NJ A1577

Adds motor vehicle theft under N.J.S.2C:20-2 to the list of crimes for which prosecutors may file a motion seeking pretrial detention of a defendant

Creates a rebuttable presumption that defendants charged with motor vehicle theft should be detained pending trial, placing the burden on the defendant to prove release conditions would be appropriate

Defendants can rebut the presumption of detention by presenting a preponderance of evidence showing that monetary bail, non-monetary conditions, or a combination would reasonably assure court appearance and public safety

Motor vehicle theft is currently a third-degree crime punishable by up to 5 years imprisonment and fines up to $15,000

Aligns pretrial detention standards for motor vehicle theft with those currently applied to murder and crimes carrying life imprisonment sentences