This bill amends the law regarding the vacating of court orders to expunge criminal records in New Jersey. It allows for the vacating of an expungement order not only within five years of its entry but also at any time if a petition is filed by the individual or an authorized party, provided there is good cause shown. Good cause can include circumstances such as a change in the individual's situation, a determination of ineligibility for expungement, or subsequent criminal convictions. The bill also specifies that if a petition is filed by someone other than the individual whose record is being expunged, it must include proof of service to that individual.

Additionally, the bill introduces new procedural requirements for handling petitions. It mandates that any objections to a petition must be filed within 60 days, and the court is required to hold a hearing within 30 days of receiving an objection. If no response is filed within 60 days, the petition will be considered unopposed, and the court must either schedule a hearing or issue a ruling within 120 days of the petition's filing. These changes aim to streamline the process and ensure timely judicial review of expungement orders.