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New Jersey: Adult Convictions (NJ-C-6)

New Jersey: Adult Convictions (NJ-C-6)

Prosecutors shall dismiss marijuana related charges for offenses that occurred prior to February 22, 2021. N.J. Stat. § 2C:35-23.1(a).
Record Detail(s)
Decriminalized
Conviction vacated or reversed
Previous Conviction Disqualifying
No statutory language
Mandatory / Discretionary
Mandatory
Hearing
No statutory language
Clearance Process
Automatic
Remedy
Dismiss
Ineligible Category or Citation
Only the offenses listed in subsection (a) are eligible for relief. N.J. Stat. § 2C:35-23.1(a).
Procedure General
The pending marijuana related charges for offenses that occurred prior to February 22, 2021 will be dismissed automatically. N.J. Stat. § 2C:35-23.1(a).
Fees
Yes, see N.J. Stat. § 2C:36A-1(d).
Effect
The charges are dismissed. N.J. Stat. § 2C:35-23.1(a).
Forms
There is no statutory language on forms.
Waiting Periods
There is no waiting period.

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