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Allows juvenile regardless of age to be tried as adult for committing homicide against law enforcement officer.
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Bill overview
This bill changes New Jersey’s law regarding how juvenile offenders are prosecuted. It allows a juvenile, regardless of their age, to be tried as an adult for homicide if they intentionally or knowingly killed a law enforcement officer while they were performing their duties or identifiable as an officer. The court must consider probable cause that the crime would be considered criminal homicide if committed by an adult. This legislation aims to hold accountable those who commit violent acts against law enforcement.
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Al Barlas
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