This bill amends current law to allow individuals adjudged as juvenile delinquents to expunge their records for acts that would have constituted robbery if committed by an adult, under specific conditions. The new legal language specifies that a juvenile can expunge an adjudication for robbery, provided that the act did not involve inflicting bodily injury, using force against another person, or being armed with a deadly weapon. This creates an exception to the existing rule that generally prohibits expungement for adult robbery convictions.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that for expungement purposes, acts committed by juveniles are classified as if they were committed by adults, with the exception of the newly established provision regarding robbery. The bill also outlines the criteria under which a juvenile's entire record of delinquency adjudications can be expunged, including the requirement that three years must have passed since the final discharge from legal custody or supervision, and that the individual has not been convicted of any crimes during that period. Overall, this legislation aims to provide a pathway for juvenile offenders to clear their records for certain non-violent acts that would otherwise hinder their future opportunities.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 2C:52-4.1