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NJ S3067
NJ S3067Authorizes home detention for juveniles adjudicated delinquent for certain motor vehicle offenses.
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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 authorizes home detention for juveniles adjudicated delinquent for certain motor vehicle offenses. Specifically, this bill allows a court to place a juvenile adjudicated delinquent for an act, which if committed by an adult, would constitute theft of a motor vehicle or unlawful taking of a motor vehicle on home detention. Under the bill, the court is to establish the duration and conditions of the juvenile's home detention, however the duration cannot exceed 60 days. In addition, under the bill, a juvenile placed on home detention may leave the residence of home detention for reasons approved by the court, including but not limited to, school, after-school activities, employment, counseling, community service, in-person court appearances or probation appointments, or for any other reason approved by the court.
AI Summary
This bill allows courts to order home detention for juveniles who have been found delinquent for offenses that, if committed by an adult, would be considered theft of a motor vehicle or unlawful taking of a motor vehicle. Home detention means the juvenile must stay at home, but the court can approve specific reasons for them to leave, such as for school, work, counseling, or court appointments. The court will decide how long the juvenile is on home detention and what conditions they must follow, but the total time cannot exceed 60 days. This provides an alternative to more severe punishments for these specific motor vehicle-related offenses committed by minors.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S3067 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S3500/3067_I1.HTM |
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