This bill amends existing law to require that juveniles accused of a delinquency complaint appear before the court in the county where the alleged incident occurred. Previously, if a juvenile resided in a different county than where the incident took place, the venue for the court proceedings could be set in the juvenile's county of residence. The new provision aims to ensure that the court proceedings are held in the location of the alleged delinquency, thereby enhancing the relevance and context of the judicial process.

Additionally, the bill mandates that the court provide reasonable transportation accommodations to ensure that the juvenile can appear before the court in the appropriate county. This change is intended to facilitate access to the judicial system for juveniles and ensure that they can fulfill their legal obligations without undue hardship. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 2A:4A-24