S.1319

Establishes 14 years old as minimum age for juvenile delinquency; requires AG to establish working group to advise on implementation.

Introduced·1/9/24
Introduced Text

New Jersey S1319 sets 14 as the minimum age for juvenile delinquency and mandates the Attorney General to form a working group to advise on.

New Jersey S1319 amends the definition of delinquency under the New Jersey Code of Juvenile Justice, setting the minimum age for a juvenile to be adjudicated delinquent at 14 years or older. The bill also requires the Attorney General to establish a Juvenile Justice working group to advise on the implementation of this change. The working group will include representatives from various sectors such as mental health, law enforcement, community organizations, and the Division of Child Protection and Permanency.

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Where it stands

Current
Law and Public Safety Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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History

Jan 9, 2024

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee