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NJ A5946
Bill
Status
7/24/2025
Primary Sponsor
Paul Kanitra
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AI Summary
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Amends New Jersey juvenile delinquency law to require venue be laid in the county where the alleged incident occurred, rather than the county of the juvenile's residence
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Changes current court rules that allow cases to be transferred to the juvenile's home county unless good cause is shown to retain venue where the incident took place
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Applies to all juvenile delinquency complaints filed in New Jersey courts
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Amends P.L.1982, c.77 (C.2A:4A-24), which establishes the Family Court's exclusive jurisdiction over juvenile delinquency matters
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Requires juvenile charged with delinquent act to be prosecuted in county where incident giving rise to complaint occurred.
Community Development and Women's Affairs
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Community Development and Women's Affairs Committee
7/24/2025