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

S 886 establishes a rebuttable presumption that individuals charged with motor vehicle theft (under N.J.S.2C:20-2) must be detained before trial. This means courts must assume pretrial detention is necessary unless the defendant can prove otherwise through evidence. The bill also references mandatory sentencing for such thefts, though the text primarily focuses on pretrial detention procedures. It affects defendants in New Jersey facing motor vehicle theft charges, requiring courts to hold expedited hearings to determine if bail or release conditions could ensure court appearance and public safety. The bill amends New Jersey statutes related to pretrial detention (C.2A:162-18 through C.2A:162-19) and is currently pending in the Senate Judiciary Committee.