Establishes 14 years old as minimum age for juvenile delinquency; requires AG to establish working group to advise on implementation.
This bill raises New Jersey's minimum age for juvenile delinquency to 14 years old. It changes the legal definition so that only juveniles aged 14 or older can be charged with delinquency for acts that would be crimes if committed by adults (like serious offenses or disorderly conduct), while exempting certain minor violations (such as traffic rules, curfews, or bicycle laws) for all ages. The bill also requires the Attorney General to create a working group - including mental health experts, law enforcement, civil rights advocates, and juvenile justice professionals - to advise on implementing these changes. This directly affects 14- to 17-year-olds who might face juvenile court charges for more serious offenses.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
May 2024
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Governor
Introduced May 10, 2024
Last action May 10, 2024
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May 10, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
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Jessica Ramirez
DDemocratic
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