2C:52-17. Use of expunged records by agencies on pending petition for expungement

  Expunged records may be used by the agencies that possess same to ascertain  whether a person has had prior conviction expunged, or sealed under prior law,  when the agency possessing the record is noticed of a pending petition for the  expungement of a conviction.  Any such agency may supply information to the  court wherein the motion is pending and to the other parties who are entitled  to notice pursuant to 2C:52-10.