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NJ A5169

NJ A5169
Establishes 14 years old as minimum age for juvenile delinquency; requires AG to establish working group to advise on implementation.


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Introduced
02/09/2023
In Committee
12/18/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

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

AI Summary

This bill establishes 14 years old as the minimum age for juvenile delinquency, replacing the previous age of 12. It also requires the Attorney General to establish a working group to advise on the implementation of this change. The working group will include representatives from various stakeholder groups, such as the mental health community, law enforcement, civil rights organizations, and the judiciary. The bill will take effect on the first day of the nineteenth month after enactment.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Reported out of Assembly Comm. with Amendments, 2nd Reading (on 12/18/2023)

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