The bill introduces new definitions and classifications for home invasion burglary and residential burglary in New Jersey, categorizing home invasion burglary as a first-degree offense if a person enters a dwelling without permission with the intent to commit an offense while inflicting or threatening bodily injury or being armed with a weapon. Residential burglary is similarly defined but classified as a second-degree crime unless the actor can prove they reasonably believed no one was present during the entry. Additionally, the bill amends laws regarding juvenile delinquency, allowing prosecutors to seek waiver of jurisdiction without the juvenile's consent for serious offenses and establishing a framework for data collection related to juvenile waivers.

Moreover, the bill revises provisions for special probation for individuals with substance use disorders, mandating compliance with treatment rules, including drug testing, and establishing ineligibility for special probation for those convicted of serious crimes. It outlines conditions for commitment to residential treatment facilities and introduces nonresidential treatment options with compliance requirements. The bill also facilitates expungement of criminal records for individuals who complete special probation and substance use treatment, allowing for expungement without fees under certain conditions. Additionally, it imposes stricter sentencing guidelines for crimes involving machine guns or assault firearms, establishing mandatory minimum prison terms and parole supervision requirements to enhance public safety.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 2C:43-7.2
Advance Law: 2A:4A-26.1, 2C:43-7.2, 34:8-44
Pamphlet Law: 2A:4A-26.1, 2C:43-7.2, 34:8-44