Expands offenses for which juvenile may be waived to adult criminal court to include certain thefts or unlawful takings of motor vehicles; makes use of juvenile in theft of motor vehicle strict liability crime.
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Overview
This bill expands the offenses for which a juvenile can be transferred to adult criminal court in New Jersey. Specifically, it includes certain thefts and unlawful takings of motor vehicles as eligible offenses, alongside existing crimes like homicide and carjacking. Furthermore, it establishes strict liability for using a minor to commit theft of a motor vehicle, making it a second-degree crime. The bill also includes provisions for data collection and analysis regarding these waivers to juvenile court.
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Anthony Bucco
Douglas Steinhardt
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