Establishes rebuttable presumption of pretrial detention and increases penalties for motor vehicle theft offenses; authorizes home detention for minors adjudicated delinquent for motor vehicle theft offenses; establishes Grants for Underage Auto-Theft Risk Deterrence Pilot Program in Juvenile Justice Commission; appropriates $7 million.
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This bill aims to address motor vehicle theft, particularly among young people, by establishing a rebuttable presumption of pretrial detention for certain offenses and increasing penalties for theft. It also authorizes home detention for minors adjudicated delinquent for motor vehicle theft and creates a pilot program to provide services to at-risk youth, funded through a $7 million appropriation. The bill seeks to deter auto theft and reduce recidivism through a combination of legal measures and support services.
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