This bill amends existing law to increase penalties for juveniles adjudicated delinquent for specific motor vehicle-related offenses. It mandates that juveniles who commit a third or subsequent violation of motor vehicle theft, unlawful taking of a motor vehicle, or eluding law enforcement while operating a motor vehicle must be incarcerated for a term of one year. Additionally, the bill maintains the requirement for juveniles adjudicated for these offenses to perform a minimum of 60 days of community service, unless otherwise specified.

The bill also includes a deletion of previous provisions that may have allowed for different penalties or community service requirements for these offenses. The new legal language emphasizes the seriousness of repeated offenses related to motor vehicles and aims to enhance accountability and rehabilitation for juvenile offenders. The act is set to take effect four months after its enactment.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 2A:4A-43