New Jersey: Adult Convictions (NJ-C-7)

A marijuana related conviction, remaining sentence, ongoing supervision, or unpaid court-ordered financial assessment that is pending in court prior to February 22, 2021, may be vacated. N.J. Stat. § 2C:35-23.1 (b).

Record Detail(s)

Decriminalized

Conviction vacated or reversed

Previous Conviction Disqualifying

No statutory language

Mandatory / Discretionary

Discretionary

Hearing

No statutory language

Clearance Process

By petition or court's own motion

Remedy

Vacate

Ineligible Category or Citation

Only the offenses listed in subsection (b) are eligible for relief. N.J. Stat. § 2C:35-23.1(b).

Procedure General

The Administrative Director of the Courts, in consultation with the Attorney General, may take any administrative action as may be necessary to vacate the conviction, remaining sentence, ongoing supervision, or unpaid court-ordered financial assessment. N.J. Stat. § 2C:35-23.1(b).

Fees

No statutory language regarding fees.

Effect

The convictions are vacated. N.J. Stat. § 2C:35-23.1(b).

Forms

There is no statutory language on forms.

Waiting Periods

There is no waiting period.

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