Increases penalties for motor vehicle theft; authorizes home detention for minors.
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Overview
This bill increases penalties for motor vehicle theft in New Jersey. It raises the degree of theft to a second degree offense, increasing potential fines and imprisonment. The bill also authorizes home detention as a sentencing option for minors convicted of motor vehicle theft. It clarifies the definition of theft and addresses specific circumstances, such as theft from a fiduciary or involving human remains.
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