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NJ A1219
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Michael Inganamort
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AI Summary
- Removes the Governor and Senate from the appointment process for judges of joint municipal courts and central municipal courts in New Jersey
- Joint municipal court judges would be appointed according to terms set forth in the agreement between the participating municipalities, with the agreement filed with the Administrative Director of the Courts
- Central municipal court judges would be appointed by the county executive in counties that have one, or by the county governing body in all other counties
- Municipal court judges for single municipalities would continue to be appointed at the local level (by mayor with council consent, or by governing body depending on government structure)
- Takes effect only upon voter approval of Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 88 of 2012-2013 or a substantially similar constitutional amendment
Legislative Description
Provides for appointment of certain municipal court judges at the local or county level.
Judiciary
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
1/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary1/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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