S 2614 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Concerns venue for juveniles charged with certain acts of delinquency.

This bill changes venue rules for juveniles charged with specific vehicle-related offenses who have prior delinquency records. It creates a presumption that cases must be heard in the county where the complaint was filed, rather than the county where the incident occurred or the juvenile's residence. The change applies only when a juvenile is charged with theft, unlawful taking, carjacking, or burglary involving motor vehicles and has previously been adjudicated delinquent for one of these offenses. This affects juvenile defendants in these specific cases by standardizing where their court proceedings occur. The bill amends existing law without altering penalties or rehabilitation processes.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
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