This bill amends current law to allow for extended sentencing for individuals convicted of receiving stolen property under N.J.S.A.2C:20-7 if they have two or more prior convictions for the same offense. The prosecutor can request this extended term if the previous convictions occurred on separate occasions and the current offense was committed either within 10 years of the defendant's last release from confinement or within 10 years of the most recent prior conviction. The bill also stipulates that prior convictions must be defined and proven according to N.J.S.2C:44-4.

Additionally, the bill ensures that a sentence of imprisonment under this provision cannot be imposed without a hearing where the grounds for the extended term are established, and the defendant is given written notice. The defendant has the right to contest the evidence against them and present their own evidence during this hearing. This legislation aims to strengthen penalties for repeat offenders of receiving stolen property, thereby enhancing the legal framework surrounding property crimes.