NJ A5737

Clarifies that the value of stolen property can be aggregated across multiple criminal episodes or transactions, against one or multiple victims, and across single or multiple counties when determining the grade of theft offenses

Establishes that evidence of "one scheme or course of conduct" may include acts involving the same defendant(s), substantially similar crimes, occurring within a two-year period

Allows prior theft convictions from within the preceding two years to be used for value aggregation when prosecuting the most recent offense, overriding certain double jeopardy protections

Extends aggregation provisions to theft, receiving stolen property, fencing, motor vehicle theft, receiving stolen motor vehicles, and shoplifting statutes

Theft grading thresholds remain unchanged: second degree ($75,000+), third degree ($500-$75,000), fourth degree ($200-$500), and disorderly persons offense (under $200)