A 3678 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Renames Juvenile Justice Commission as Youth Justice Commission.

# Summary This bill renames the Juvenile Justice Commission as the Youth Justice Commission and updates all statutory references from the "New Jersey Code of Juvenile Justice" to the "New Jersey Code of Youth Justice." The sponsor's intent is to better reflect the commission's mission to assist and rehabilitate court-involved youth and provide programs, support, and opportunities designed to help youth grow, thrive, and become independent, productive, and law-abiding citizens. The bill also includes numerous amendments to the laws governing the commission, including provisions related to mental health screening in juvenile detention facilities, room restriction policies, data collection requirements, education programs, and staffing standards.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Feb 2024
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Introduced Feb 12, 2024 Last action Jan 30, 2025
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Feb 12, 2024
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
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