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NJ A4883

NJ A4883
Increases penalties for motor vehicle theft; authorizes home detention for minors.


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Introduced
11/21/2022
In Committee
11/21/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Increases penalties for motor vehicle theft; authorizes home detention for minors.

AI Summary

This bill increases the penalties for motor vehicle theft and authorizes home detention for minors who commit such offenses. Specifically, it adds motor vehicle theft to the list of second-degree theft crimes, which carries higher fines and potential jail time. Additionally, the bill allows for minors under 18 years of age who are arrested for motor vehicle theft or related offenses to be sentenced to home detention, where they can leave the residence for limited purposes like court appearances and meetings with their attorney. The bill also requires a hearing within 48 hours of the arrest of a minor for these offenses.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee (on 11/21/2022)

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