NJ S4837

Mandates automatic waiver of juveniles aged 15 or older to adult criminal court when there is probable cause they committed criminal homicide (other than death by auto) and engaged in stalking conduct directed at the victim

Requires the court to hold a hearing where the State must prove the juvenile's age, the homicide charge, and the stalking conduct; juvenile testimony at this hearing cannot be used in subsequent delinquency or guilt proceedings

Creates a presumption that convicted juveniles serve custodial sentences in Youth Justice Commission facilities until age 21, with possible transfer to adult corrections if the juvenile threatens facility safety or operations

Allows juveniles over 21 to remain in juvenile facilities with their consent and commission approval; otherwise they must transfer to adult correctional facilities

Provides that if a waived juvenile is convicted of a lesser offense than the qualifying homicide, the conviction is treated as a juvenile adjudication and remanded to Family Court for disposition under juvenile sentencing options