The Stolen Vehicle Possession Accountability Act aims to increase penalties for both adults and juveniles who are repeat offenders of receiving stolen motor vehicles. The bill amends existing law to classify receiving a stolen motor vehicle as a second-degree crime if the individual has two or more prior convictions for the same offense within a 15-year period, regardless of the vehicle's value. This change introduces a mandatory minimum period of parole ineligibility for repeat offenders, requiring them to serve at least 85% of their sentence before being eligible for parole. Additionally, the bill specifies that a second-degree crime is punishable by five to ten years of imprisonment and fines up to $150,000.

For juveniles, the bill mandates that the Superior Court waive jurisdiction to an appropriate court if the juvenile has been adjudicated delinquent for receiving a stolen motor vehicle on two or more prior occasions. In such cases, the juvenile may face a maximum sentence of ten years in prison. The legislation also includes provisions for enhanced sentencing for adults who commit the same offense after multiple prior convictions, ensuring stricter accountability for repeat offenders in the context of stolen vehicle crimes.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 2C:20-10.2, 2C:20-10.3