This bill amends the New Jersey Statutes to allow for extended sentencing for individuals convicted of receiving stolen property, specifically under N.J.S.A.2C:20-7, if they have two or more prior convictions for the same offense. The bill stipulates that a prosecutor can request an extended term of imprisonment for a defendant classified as a persistent offender, which is defined as someone with multiple prior convictions for receiving stolen property. The prior offenses must have occurred on separate occasions, and the current offense must have been committed within 10 years of the defendant's last release from confinement or within 10 years of the most recent prior conviction.

Additionally, the bill outlines that prior convictions must be proven in accordance with N.J.S.2C:44-4, and the court cannot impose an extended sentence without a hearing where the grounds for such a sentence are established. The defendant is entitled to contest the evidence against them and present their own evidence during this hearing. This legislation aims to enhance penalties for repeat offenders of receiving stolen property, thereby addressing the issue of recidivism in property crimes.