Revises law concerning vacating court orders to expunge criminal records.
This bill amends New Jersey law to allow courts to cancel previous orders that expunge criminal records under specific circumstances. It enables a person who received an expungement to request its removal if they later discover they had pending charges or other disqualifying factors that were not revealed during the original hearing. Additionally, the legislation permits a court to revoke an expungement order at any time if there is "good cause," such as the individual committing a new crime, being found ineligible for expungement, or having a change in circumstances that was not anticipated when the order was granted. The bill also establishes strict timelines for the legal process, requiring courts to rule on these petitions within 120 days and mandating that third parties provide proof of service when filing objections.
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May 2026
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Introduced May 21, 2026
Last action May 21, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
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