S.1167

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.