Establishes rebuttable presumption of pretrial detention and increases penalties for motor vehicle theft offenses; authorizes home detention for minors adjudicated delinquent for motor vehicle theft offenses; establishes Grants for Underage Auto-Theft Risk Deterrence Pilot Program in Juvenile Justice Commission; appropriates $7 million.

This bill (A 112) creates a rebuttable presumption requiring pretrial detention for defendants charged with motor vehicle theft offenses (including theft, receiving stolen vehicles, or unlawful taking), directly affecting individuals arrested for these crimes. It amends court procedures to prioritize community safety over appearance concerns when setting bail, and authorizes home detention for minors convicted of motor vehicle theft. The bill also establishes a $7 million Grants for Underage Auto-Theft Risk Deterrence Pilot Program within the Juvenile Justice Commission to address youth involvement in auto theft. These changes apply specifically to motor vehicle theft cases under New Jersey law (C.2C:20-10.1, C.2C:20-10.2, and C.2C:15-2).