New Jersey S357 clarifies rights of juvenile defendants who choose to be tried as adults.
New Jersey S357 ensures juvenile defendants who voluntarily elect to be tried as adults retain the same procedural rights as those involuntarily waived by prosecutors. The bill mandates courts to determine if a juvenile's election is made knowingly, willingly, and voluntarily, including informing them of sentencing differences. It also allows for case remand to the Family Part if public and juvenile interests necessitate unique programs or if public interests shift.
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