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NJ S200
NJ S200Permits waiver of juvenile regardless of age under certain circumstances; makes juveniles eligible for waiver for terrorism and human trafficking.
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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 permits the waiver of juveniles regardless of age under certain circumstances and makes juveniles eligible for waiver for terrorism and human trafficking. Under current law, juveniles 15 years of age and older at the time of the alleged delinquent act who are charged with certain offenses, such as criminal homicide, other than death by auto; first degree robbery; carjacking; and aggravated sexual assault, are eligible to be waived to adult criminal court. Under the provisions of this bill, these juveniles also would be eligible to be waived to adult criminal court for terrorism or human trafficking. The bill further provides that a juvenile, regardless of age, who is charged with terrorism, human trafficking, or certain other offenses, as set forth under current law, is eligible to be waived to adult criminal court if the circumstances and severity of the offense warrant waiver.
AI Summary
This bill expands the circumstances under which a juvenile can be transferred to adult criminal court, a process known as "waiver." Currently, juveniles aged 15 and older charged with serious offenses like homicide, robbery, carjacking, and aggravated sexual assault can be waived. This bill adds terrorism and human trafficking to that list of offenses for juveniles 15 and older. Furthermore, it introduces a new provision allowing any juvenile, regardless of age, to be waived to adult court if they are charged with terrorism, human trafficking, or certain other serious crimes, and the specific circumstances and severity of the offense warrant such a transfer.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (4)
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/S200 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S0500/200_I1.HTM |
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