NJ S886

Creates a rebuttable presumption requiring pretrial detention for individuals charged with motor vehicle theft, placing the burden on defendants to prove by preponderance of evidence that release conditions would reasonably assure public safety

Establishes mandatory minimum sentences for motor vehicle theft: one-third to one-half of the sentence for first offenses, with escalating minimums for repeat offenders reaching 30 months for second third-degree convictions and 5 years for third or subsequent third-degree convictions

Applies mandatory sentencing provisions to both motor vehicle theft under N.J.S.2C:20-2 and "joyriding" (unlawful taking of a means of conveyance) under N.J.S.2C:20-10

Sponsored by Senator Michael L. Testa, Jr. (District 1) and pre-filed for introduction in the 2026 session of the New Jersey 222nd Legislature

Amends existing Criminal Justice Reform Law (P.L.2014, c.31) to add motor vehicle theft to the list of offenses carrying pretrial detention presumptions alongside murder and life-imprisonment crimes