Requires juveniles to be tried as adult for certain serious offenses under No Early Release Act.
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Overview
This bill amends New Jersey law to require juveniles to be tried as adults in certain serious criminal cases under the No Early Release Act (NERA). Currently, juveniles 15 and older charged with specific offenses could be waived to adult court. This bill expands the list of qualifying offenses to include all NERA crimes, regardless of the juvenile’s age. The bill also outlines procedures for the court to determine whether to waive jurisdiction and refers cases to the appropriate court and prosecuting authority.
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Anthony Bucco
Douglas Steinhardt
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