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

This bill (S 709) allows prosecutors to request extended prison sentences 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 either the defendant's last prison release or their most recent prior conviction. The court must hold a hearing where the defendant can contest the evidence before imposing the extended term. This directly affects repeat offenders convicted under New Jersey's stolen property law, increasing potential prison time for those with multiple prior offenses meeting the specified criteria.