This bill amends existing law to require that juveniles accused of delinquency complaints 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 could be set to the juvenile's county of residence. The new provision ensures that the court proceedings are held in the location of the alleged offense, thereby maintaining a direct connection to the incident.

Additionally, the bill mandates that the court provide reasonable transportation accommodations to ensure that juveniles can attend their court appearances. This change aims to facilitate access to the judicial process for juveniles, ensuring 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