S.1024

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.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey S1024 establishes a rebuttable presumption of pretrial detention for motor vehicle theft offenses, increases penalties, authorizes home.

New Jersey S1024 establishes a rebuttable presumption of pretrial detention for motor vehicle theft offenses, increasing penalties for repeat offenses. The bill also authorizes home detention for minors convicted of such offenses. It creates the Grants for Underage Auto-Theft Risk Deterrence Pilot Program within the Juvenile Justice Commission, aiming to reduce motor vehicle thefts by providing services to at-risk juveniles. The program will operate for two years, funded by a $7 million appropriation, and will focus on services like mental health support, education, and employment services.

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History

Jan 13

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee