A 1704 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Eliminates certain prohibitions to expungements of criminal records.

This bill removes two specific barriers to expunging criminal records in New Jersey. It eliminates a six-month waiting period required before applying for expungement after charges were dismissed through supervisory treatment or diversion programs. It also removes a restriction that previously blocked expungement of a conviction if the person had prior dismissed charges from similar programs. These changes directly affect individuals seeking to clear records of dismissed arrests or convictions that were previously ineligible due to these rules. The law takes effect immediately upon enactment.
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024 Last action Jan 9, 2024
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