NJ S3346

Creates a 17-member "Task Force for Community Based Juvenile Rehabilitation" to recommend minimum and maximum ages for juvenile court prosecution based on developmental science and practices in other states.

Requires the task force to examine and address racial disparities in juvenile prosecution and sentencing, noting New Jersey has the highest black-white disparity in youth incarceration nationally, with Black youth over 20 times more likely to be incarcerated than white peers.

Membership includes the Attorney General, Public Defender, Commissioners of Children and Families and Education, a retired Family Court Judge, representatives from civil liberties organizations, law enforcement, and two individuals with personal juvenile justice system involvement.

Mandates three public hearings across northern, central, and southern regions of New Jersey, with a final report due to the Governor and Legislature within one year.

All appointments must be made within 30 days of enactment, with the initial meeting convened within 60 days; the task force expires upon submission of its report.