2A:4A-36 - Detention of waiver cases - New Jersey Statutes

2A:4A-36.  Detention of waiver cases
    a.  If the court waives jurisdiction over a case and refers that case to the  appropriate court and prosecuting authority, there shall be a hearing before  the court waiving jurisdiction to decide whether to remand the juvenile to a  juvenile or adult detention facility.  The decision shall be based on the best  interests of the juvenile and protection of the public, and shall take into  account such factors as the juvenile's age and maturity, the nature and  circumstances of the offense charged, the juvenile's prior offense history, the  programs at each of the detention facilities, and any other relevant factors.

    b.  No juvenile who has been waived to an appropriate adult court may be remanded to an adult detention facility prior to the hearing provided for in subsection a.

     L.1982, c. 77, s. 17, eff. Dec. 31, 1983.