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NJ A4065
NJ A4065Increases penalties for juvenile adjudicated delinquent for certain acts related to motor vehicles.
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Introduced
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
In Committee
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill provides a mandatory period of incarceration for juveniles who commit a third or subsequent violation of motor vehicle theft or eluding. Under current law, the court is required to order a juvenile to perform 60 days of community service if the juvenile has been adjudicated delinquent for an act which, if committed by an adult, would constitute the crime of theft of a catalytic converter, theft of a motor vehicle, unlawful taking of a motor vehicle, or eluding law enforcement while operating a motor vehicle. This bill provides that in the case of a juvenile who has been adjudicated delinquent for a third or subsequent act, which if committed by an adult, would constitute one of these crimes, the court is required to enter an order to incarcerate the juvenile for a term of one year.
AI Summary
This bill mandates a one-year period of incarceration for juveniles who are adjudicated delinquent for a third or subsequent offense involving motor vehicle theft, unlawful taking of a motor vehicle, theft of a catalytic converter, or eluding law enforcement while operating a motor vehicle. Previously, for such repeat offenses, courts were required to order 60 days of community service, but this bill introduces a mandatory jail sentence for these specific, repeated motor vehicle-related crimes committed by juveniles.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Community Development and Women's Affairs Committee (on 02/12/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A4065 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A4500/4065_I1.HTM |
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