Establishes rebuttable presumption that person charged with motor vehicle theft be detained prior to trial; imposes mandatory sentencing for thefts involving motor vehicle.

This bill (S 1367) changes pretrial detention rules for defendants charged with motor vehicle theft in New Jersey. It establishes a rebuttable presumption that such defendants must be detained before trial, meaning courts must assume no bail or conditions would ensure court appearance or community safety unless the defendant proves otherwise. The law specifically targets thefts under N.J.S.2C:20-2 (motor vehicle theft), applying to anyone charged with this offense. The bill does not alter sentencing lengths but mandates detention as the default for these cases pending trial.