Permits retroactive modification of certain judgements of conviction; requires study of DOC's anticipated expenses to upgrade data infrastructure.

This bill would allow courts to retroactively change certain prison sentences by removing mandatory minimum periods of parole ineligibility for inmates convicted of specific nonviolent drug and property crimes, including drug distribution near schools, shoplifting, and certain drug manufacturing offenses. It applies to inmates sentenced before the bill's effective date who are currently in New Jersey's custody and were convicted of offenses listed in the bill. The Commissioner of Corrections would identify eligible inmates and provide a list to courts and prosecutors, who could object to sentence changes with the Attorney General's approval. If no objection is filed, courts could modify sentences without a hearing. Additionally, the bill requires the Department of Corrections to study and report on costs to upgrade its data systems for better tracking of criminal justice data.