The bill amends N.J.S.2C:35-14 to enhance the monitoring and reporting requirements for drug court participants, specifically focusing on those who test positive for marijuana or cannabis. Under the new provisions, treatment providers are required to notify the probation department of any positive drug tests, which must then inform the relevant division within the Department of Law and Public Safety. Additionally, the probation department is mandated to notify the court and prosecutor if a participant refuses drug testing, terminates treatment, or engages in behavior that could be classified as an escape. This legislative change aims to improve compliance monitoring and address substance use issues promptly, ultimately supporting the goal of reducing recidivism among individuals with substance use disorders.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the conditions of special probation for individuals with substance use disorders, allowing courts to impose fines, penalties, fees, or restitution as part of probation conditions. It permits the temporary suspension of residential treatment commitments for eligible individuals, allowing them to participate in nonresidential treatment programs under specific conditions. The court is granted authority to monitor progress and impose conditions such as urine testing, particularly for those undergoing medication-assisted treatment. The bill also includes provisions for the expungement of records upon successful completion of treatment and special probation, detailing eligibility criteria and processes for individuals seeking to clear their records.