The Stolen Vehicle Possession Accountability Act aims to increase penalties for both adult and juvenile 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 offender has two or more prior convictions for the same offense within a 15-year period, regardless of the vehicle's value. Additionally, it establishes 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. The bill also includes provisions for juveniles, mandating that those with multiple adjudications for receiving stolen vehicles be waived to adult court, where they could face up to 10 years of imprisonment for subsequent offenses.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the definition of "receiving" to encompass acquiring possession, control, or title of a stolen vehicle, and it allows for permissive inference of knowledge regarding the stolen status of a vehicle under certain conditions. The legislation also expands the list of offenses that can lead to extended sentencing for persistent offenders, including receiving stolen motor vehicles. Overall, the bill seeks to deter vehicle theft and enhance accountability for repeat offenders through stricter penalties and sentencing guidelines.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 2C:20-10.2, 2C:20-10.3, 2C:43-7.2