Allows sentencing to extended term for repeat convictions of receipt of stolen property.

This bill (S 3430) would require courts to impose an extended prison term for individuals convicted of receiving stolen property who have two or more prior separate convictions for the same offense (N.J.S.2C:20-7) or substantially equivalent crimes. It applies only if the current offense occurred within 10 years of the defendant’s last release from prison or the most recent prior conviction. The prosecutor must request the extended sentence, and the defendant gets a hearing to contest the evidence. This directly affects repeat offenders of receiving stolen property, increasing potential prison time for those with prior convictions.