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NJ A365

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Victoria Flynn

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a rebuttable presumption that defendants charged with motor vehicle theft must be detained prior to trial, placing the burden on defendants to prove they should be released
  • Adds motor vehicle theft to the list of offenses triggering presumptive pretrial detention, alongside murder and crimes carrying life imprisonment sentences
  • Defendants can rebut the presumption by showing a preponderance of evidence that monetary bail, non-monetary conditions, or a combination would reasonably assure court appearance and public safety
  • Motor vehicle theft is a third-degree crime in New Jersey, punishable by up to 5 years imprisonment and/or a fine of up to $15,000
  • Amends the Criminal Justice Reform Law (P.L.2014, c.31) governing pretrial detention and release procedures

Legislative Description

Establishes rebuttable presumption that person charged with theft of motor vehicle be detained prior to trial.

Judiciary

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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