NC S676

Requires courts to consider domestic violence, physical abuse, sexual abuse, or psychological abuse by a partner, family member, household member, or trafficker as a mitigating factor during sentencing when supported by documentary evidence

Mandates reduced sentences when abuse is proven by clear and convincing evidence to be a substantial contributing factor to the offense: life without parole reduced to 30 years or less, life with parole to 25 years or less, 30+ years to 20 years or less, and similar reductions for shorter sentences

Creates a resentencing process allowing currently incarcerated individuals to petition for reduced sentences if they can demonstrate they were abuse survivors at the time of their offense

Excludes sex offenses requiring registration, crimes against children, crimes against victims with mental disabilities or who are incapacitated, and death penalty cases from eligibility

Becomes effective December 1, 2025