S.3069

Expands expungement eligibility; eliminates cap on number of convictions person may expunge; eliminates limitation on number of times person may be granted expungement.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

Expands expungement eligibility in New Jersey, removes limits on number of convictions and expungements.

This bill expands eligibility for expungement in New Jersey by allowing more individuals to petition the Superior Court for expungement relief. It eliminates the cap on the number of convictions a person may expunge and removes the limitation on the number of times a person may be granted expungement. The bill also allows for expungement of convictions for crimes, disorderly persons offenses, and petty disorderly persons offenses, including those involving marijuana and hashish in certain quantities.

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Judiciary Committee
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History

Jan 13

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee