NJ A3806

Establishes a rebuttable presumption of pretrial detention for defendants charged with motor vehicle theft, receiving a stolen motor vehicle, or unlawful taking of a motor vehicle, requiring defendants to prove by preponderance of evidence that release conditions would be adequate

Upgrades all motor vehicle theft and receiving stolen motor vehicle offenses to second-degree crimes (5-10 years imprisonment, up to $150,000 fine), eliminating the previous $75,000 vehicle value threshold for enhanced charges

Authorizes home detention for minors adjudicated delinquent for motor vehicle theft offenses, with exceptions for court appearances, probation and attorney meetings; requires courts to hold hearings within 48 hours of a minor's arrest for these offenses

Creates the "Grants for Underage Auto-Theft Risk Deterrence Pilot Program" (GUARD) within the Juvenile Justice Commission, a two-year program providing mental health services, substance abuse treatment, education support, employment services, and mentoring to juveniles

Appropriates $7 million ($3.5 million per year for FY2024-2025) to fund the GUARD pilot program, with grants available to community service providers in counties with populations of at least 300,000