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NJ A2833

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2024

Primary Sponsor

Anthony Verrelli

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Origin

General Assembly

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Municipal courts must notify applicants for municipal public defender representation about any required application fee and the process to request a fee waiver if unable to pay

  • Applies to municipalities that have enacted ordinances requiring public defender application fees (which can be up to $200 under existing law)

  • Prohibits charging any fees for municipal public defender representation beyond what is already permitted under existing law (P.L.1997, c.256)

  • Takes effect 60 days after enactment

Legislative Description

Requires notice to be provided by municipal court to applicant for public defender of fee and process to waive fee for inability to pay.

Judiciary

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee

1/9/2024

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/9/2024

Full Bill Text

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