Expands expungement eligibility; eliminates cap on number of convictions person may expunge; eliminates limitation on number of times person may be granted expungement.

S 4209 would significantly expand expungement eligibility in New Jersey by eliminating the current cap on the number of convictions a person can have expunged and removing the limit on how many times someone can receive expungement relief. The bill would allow individuals to seek expungement for more serious drug offenses (including first and second degree crimes related to drug distribution) and make it easier for "young drug offenders" (those under 21 at the time of their offense) to qualify even with prior or subsequent convictions. This change would directly affect people with multiple convictions who currently face barriers to expungement under New Jersey law. The bill also repeals a provision that expressed the state's policy favoring limitations on expungement eligibility.