This bill allows for the imposition of an extended term of imprisonment for individuals convicted of receiving stolen property under N.J.S.A.2C:20-7, provided they have two or more prior convictions for the same offense. The prosecutor can request this extended sentencing if the prior convictions occurred on separate occasions and the current offense was committed either within 10 years of the defendant's last release from confinement for any crime or within 10 years of the most recent prior conviction for receiving stolen property.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that prior convictions must be defined and proven according to N.J.S.2C:44-4, and a hearing must be held to establish the grounds for the extended sentence. The defendant will receive written notice of the proposed grounds and has the right to contest the evidence against them and present their own evidence during the hearing. This legislation aims to enhance penalties for repeat offenders of receiving stolen property, thereby addressing the issue of persistent criminal behavior in this area.