Establishes presumption of pretrial detention for persons who commit carjacking, theft of motor vehicle, or burglary.

New Jersey S1167 amends the state's pretrial detention laws to establish a rebuttable presumption of pretrial detention for individuals charged with carjacking, theft of a motor vehicle, or burglary. The bill specifies that a prosecutor may file a motion for pretrial detention if the defendant has a prior conviction within the preceding 12 months or prior pending charges for these crimes. The court must hold a hearing to determine if detention is necessary to ensure the defendant's appearance in court, the safety of the community, and to prevent obstruction of the criminal justice process.

Establishes presumption of pretrial detention for persons who commit carjacking, theft of motor vehicle, or burglary.

New Jersey S1167 amends the state's pretrial detention laws to establish a rebuttable presumption of pretrial detention for individuals charged with carjacking, theft of a motor vehicle, or burglary. The bill specifies that a prosecutor may file a motion for pretrial detention if the defendant has a prior conviction within the preceding 12 months or prior pending charges for these crimes. The court must hold a hearing to determine if detention is necessary to ensure the defendant's appearance in court, the safety of the community, and to prevent obstruction of the criminal justice process.