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NJ A3521
Bill
Status
Passed
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Yvonne Lopez
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AI Summary
- Allows victims of domestic violence or substantial physical, sexual, or psychological abuse to petition for expungement of convictions if the abuse was a contributing factor to the offense
- Excludes murder and crimes requiring sex offender registration from eligibility for this expungement process
- Permits filing immediately after the most recent conviction, completion of financial assessments, probation/parole, or release from incarceration, whichever occurs last
- Requires courts to find by preponderance of evidence that the petitioner was an abuse victim and the abuse contributed to the conviction, considering court records, hospital records, protective orders, social services records, and testimony from victim services professionals
- Takes effect upon enactment of Assembly Bill No. A5968 of 2024-2025
Legislative Description
Provides expungement process for certain defendants who are victims of abuse if conviction is substantially related to abuse.
Withdrawn Because Approved
Last Action
Withdrawn Because Approved P.L.2025, c.329.
1/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary1/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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