Civil Age of Majority
18
Age of Criminal Responsibility/Majority
18
Age Juvenile Case Can Be Transferred to Adult Court
A discretionary and presumptive waiver can be used for youth age 15 and older that meet statutorily-delineated offense criteria set forth in NJ SA 2A:4A-26.1
Maximum Probation Age
There is no maximum probation age in NJ. Persons adjudicated on an offense committed while a juvenile must satisfy the terms of the adjudication regardless of their age at sentencing.
Maximum Parole Age
There is no maximum parole age in NJ. Persons granted parole must serve their entire term regardless of the their age upon completion.