This bill amends the expungement laws in New Jersey, specifically N.J.S.A.2C:52-10.1, to clarify the court procedures for considering expungement applications when no objections are filed by law enforcement or prosecutorial entities. The bill establishes that upon receiving the necessary information from the court, the Superintendent of State Police, the Attorney General, and the relevant county prosecutor have 60 days to review the petitioner's criminal history and notify the court of any inaccuracies or disqualifying information. If no objections are filed within this timeframe, the bill stipulates that objections are deemed waived, allowing the court to consider the expungement application on the 61st day.

The bill aims to streamline the expungement process by ensuring timely consideration of applications, thereby reducing unnecessary delays when no valid objections exist. It allows the court to grant the expungement without a hearing if appropriate, or deny it based on its own review of the petitioner's record. This clarification is intended to provide guidance to all parties involved in the expungement process and enhance the efficiency of the judicial system regarding expungements.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 2C:52-10.1