NJ A5573

Allows juveniles of any age to be tried as adults when charged with criminal homicide (excluding death by auto) against a law enforcement officer killed while performing official duties, in uniform, displaying authority, or targeted due to their status as an officer

Removes the standard age requirement of 15 years or older that normally applies to juvenile waiver cases when the victim is a law enforcement officer murdered under these circumstances

Permits courts to deny the prosecutor's waiver motion only if clearly convinced the request constitutes an abuse of prosecutorial discretion

Requires the Attorney General to develop and distribute guidelines to county prosecutors ensuring uniform statewide application of this provision

Designates the legislation as "Joseph's Law" and takes effect immediately upon enactment