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NJ A414

NJ A414
Lowers age which family court may waive jurisdiction of juvenile delinquency case.

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Introduced
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026-2027 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill lowers the age which the family court may waive jurisdiction of a juvenile delinquency case. Under current law, the Superior Court, Chancery Division, Family Part may waive jurisdiction of a juvenile delinquency case to an appropriate court and prosecuting authority without consent of the juvenile upon motion by a prosecutor if: the juvenile is 15 and commits a delinquent act which if committed by an adult would constitute certain violent crimes or drug-related crimes. The court is required to consider such motion while also considering such factors including, but not limited to, the age and maturity of the juvenile, the degree of criminal sophistication exhibited by the juvenile, and the nature and circumstances of the offenses charged. This bill would lower the age at which the court may consider a motion by a prosecutor to waive jurisdiction to 14 years old.

AI Summary

This bill lowers the minimum age from 15 to 14 for when a prosecutor can ask the family court to waive jurisdiction over a juvenile delinquency case, meaning the case could be handled in an adult court. Currently, this waiver can only happen if the juvenile is 15 or older and accused of serious violent or drug-related crimes, and the court must consider factors like the juvenile's age, maturity, sophistication, and the nature of the offense. This change allows prosecutors to seek this waiver for 14-year-olds under the same conditions and with the same considerations by the court.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee (on 01/13/2026)
(1 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A414
BillText https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A0500/414_I1.HTM
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