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NJ A2833
Bill
Status
1/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
Anthony Verrelli
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AI Summary
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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
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Applies to municipalities that have enacted ordinances requiring public defender application fees (which can be up to $200 under existing law)
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Prohibits charging any fees for municipal public defender representation beyond what is already permitted under existing law (P.L.1997, c.256)
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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