New Jersey Expungement Statutes
N.J.S. 2C:52-8. There shall be attached to a petition for
expungement:
a. A statement with the affidavit or verification that there are no disorderly persons,
petty disorderly persons or criminal charges pending against the petitioner at the time of
filing of the petition for expungement.
b. In those instances where the petitioner is seeking the expungement of a criminal
conviction pursuant to N.J.S.2C:52-2, a statement with affidavit or verification that he has
never been granted expungement, sealing or similar relief regarding a criminal conviction by
any court in this State or other state or by any Federal court. "Sealing" refers to the relief
previously granted pursuant to P.L.1973, c.191 (C.2A:85-15 et seq.).
c. In those instances where a person has received a dismissal of a criminal charge
because of acceptance into a supervisory treatment or any other diversion program, a
statement with affidavit or verification setting forth the nature of the original charge, the
court of disposition and date of disposition.
d. A statement as to whether the petitioner has legally changed the petitioner’s name, the
date of judgment of name change, and the previous legal name. If applicable, the petitioner
shall provide a copy of the order for name change.
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