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NJ S1048
NJ S1048Makes juvenile eligible for waiver for certain criminal homicide offenses regardless of age.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill makes juveniles eligible for waiver for certain criminal homicide offenses regardless of age. Under current law, juveniles 15 years of age and older at the time of the alleged delinquent act who are charged with certain offenses, including criminal homicide, other than death by auto, are eligible to be waived to adult criminal court. Under this bill, a juvenile, regardless of age, who is charged with criminal homicide, other than death by auto, is eligible to be waived to adult criminal court.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing law to allow juveniles of any age to be eligible for waiver to adult criminal court for certain criminal homicide offenses, specifically excluding "death by auto," which is a less severe vehicular homicide charge. Previously, only juveniles aged 15 and older could be waived to adult court for such serious crimes. This change means that a prosecutor can now seek to transfer a case involving a juvenile charged with criminal homicide, regardless of their age, to adult court for prosecution.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S1048 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S1500/1048_I1.HTM |
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