A 5721 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Permits waiver of juvenile regardless of age under certain circumstances; makes juveniles eligible for waiver for terrorism and human trafficking.

This bill changes New Jersey law to allow juveniles of **any age** to be tried as adults for **terrorism or human trafficking** if the offense's circumstances and severity warrant it. Currently, juveniles aged 15+ face adult prosecution only for specific violent crimes (like murder or robbery); this bill expands eligibility to include terrorism and human trafficking regardless of age. Prosecutors must now justify waiver requests by documenting factors like the offense's nature, juvenile maturity, and victim impact. The bill also requires the Juvenile Justice Commission to collect and report data on waiver decisions, including demographic details and case outcomes.
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May 2025
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Introduced May 22, 2025 Last action May 22, 2025
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
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Joe Danielsen
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