NC S553

Creates tiered punishment structure for willful and wanton injury to real property based on damage amount: Class 1 misdemeanor for less than $1,000; Class H felony for $1,000 to $9,999; Class F felony for $10,000 or more

Establishes enhanced penalties when property damage results in personal injury: Class A1 misdemeanor for serious injury, Class F felony for serious bodily injury, and Class D felony if death results

Requires courts to order restitution for convicted offenders in addition to any fines or other penalties imposed

Mandates that judges determine pretrial release conditions in all property damage cases, requiring consideration of criminal history and allowing detention for up to 72 hours while conditions are determined

Provides property owners civil liability protections against lawsuits from persons injured while committing or attempting to commit the offense, or from injuries caused by dangerous conditions created by the violation