NJ S3318

Expands expungement eligibility to individuals convicted of more than one third or fourth degree crime under New Jersey law, who would otherwise be disqualified under current statutes

Requires petitioners seeking expungement under the new provision to demonstrate rehabilitation by clear and convincing evidence to the court

Courts may consider six factors when evaluating rehabilitation: nature and seriousness of crimes, circumstances of offenses, dates of crimes, age at commission, contributing social conditions, and evidence of rehabilitation such as good conduct, treatment, education, or work-release participation

Excludes from eligibility anyone convicted of first or second degree crimes or sex offenses as defined in N.J.S. 2C:7-2

Allows up to two subsequent disorderly or petty disorderly persons convictions without automatic disqualification, though courts may consider their nature and circumstances as grounds for denial