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NJ A5946

Bill

Status

Introduced

7/24/2025

Primary Sponsor

Paul Kanitra

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Origin

General Assembly

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • Applies to all juvenile delinquency complaints filed in New Jersey courts

  • Amends P.L.1982, c.77 (C.2A:4A-24), which establishes the Family Court's exclusive jurisdiction over juvenile delinquency matters

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Community Development and Womens Affairs Committee7/24/2025

Full Bill Text

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