In re J.M.

GUIDA, J.S.C.

Introduction

This is a motion to terminate registrant’s obligations pursuant to Megan’s Law, N.J.S.A 2C:7-1 to -23, and Community Supervision for Life (CSL),1 N.J.S.A. 2C:43-6.4(c). The court addresses the novel issue as to whether a convicted sex offender, who is subject to a lifetime bar to termination of Megan’s Law registration may nevertheless be eligible for termination from the requirements of CSL and PSL.

The State opposes the motion on the ground that the registrant is statutorily barred from termination of registration obligations pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2C:7-2(g), but is…