A957

Authorizes counties to establish diversionary program for juveniles to attend New Jersey Youth Challenge Academy.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

Authorizes counties to establish a diversionary program for eligible juveniles to attend the New Jersey Youth Challenge Academy.

This bill allows counties to create a diversionary program for first-time juvenile offenders charged with certain low-level offenses. Eligible juveniles can have their charges dismissed if they complete the New Jersey Youth Challenge Academy. The program is available for those charged with a petty disorderly persons offense, disorderly persons offense, crime of the fourth degree, or crime of the third degree, excluding drug offenses.

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Current
Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee