Authorizes counties to establish diversionary program for juveniles to attend New Jersey Youth Challenge Academy.

This bill allows New Jersey counties to create diversion programs for certain first-time juvenile offenders. Eligible juveniles charged with petty disorderly persons offenses, disorderly persons offenses, fourth-degree crimes, or third-degree crimes (excluding drug offenses) may be referred to the New Jersey Youth Challenge Academy instead of facing criminal charges. If they successfully complete the academy program, the charges against them are dismissed. The program requires juveniles to meet specific academy eligibility criteria, such as being a high school dropout and unemployed.