Establishes rebuttable presumption that person charged with theft of motor vehicle be detained prior to trial.

This bill establishes a rebuttable presumption requiring courts to detain defendants charged with theft of a motor vehicle (N.J.S.2C:20-2) before trial, unless they prove otherwise. It directly affects individuals charged with motor vehicle theft by shifting the burden to them to demonstrate that reasonable bail or release conditions would ensure court appearance and community safety. The key mechanism requires courts to assume detention is necessary if the defendant committed the theft, unless they provide evidence that no bail or conditions would suffice. This amendment to New Jersey's pretrial detention law (P.L.2014, c.31) specifically targets motor vehicle theft cases under the statute.