Makes certain procedural and substantive reforms to expungement statutes to reduce filing burdens and expand eligibility.
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This bill makes changes to New Jersey’s expungement laws to simplify the process and make it easier for more people to clear their records. It reduces the paperwork required to apply for expungement and expands eligibility for certain offenses. Specifically, it creates a special probation program for individuals with substance use disorders who might otherwise face mandatory incarceration, allowing them to pursue treatment instead.
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