Establishes rebuttable presumption that person charged with motor vehicle theft be detained prior to trial; imposes mandatory sentencing for thefts involving motor vehicle.

This bill establishes a rebuttable presumption that individuals charged with motor vehicle theft must be detained before trial, unless they can prove by a preponderance of evidence that they pose no risk to public safety. It also imposes mandatory minimum sentences for motor vehicle theft under N.J.S.2C:20-2 and unlawful taking of vehicles under N.J.S.2C:20-10. For first offenses, the minimum sentence is one-third to one-half of the total prison term, with increased minimums for repeat offenses (30 months for second third-degree theft, 5 years for third third-degree theft). The legislation directly affects people convicted of stealing or unlawfully taking another person's vehicle with intent to deprive them of it.