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NJ AR39

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Gerard Scharfenberger

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges the New Jersey Office of Attorney Ethics to examine and audit legal aid organizations that provide pro bono services to low-income and disadvantaged residents
  • Focuses on ensuring state-funded legal aid organizations are providing adequate services to the communities and individuals they represent
  • Calls for the Office of Attorney Ethics to review, document, and investigate client complaints regarding mistreatment, threats, or sexual intimidation by legal aid attorneys
  • Notes that legal aid clients are particularly vulnerable because they may lack options for alternative representation if their attorney provides inadequate service
  • Directs copies of the resolution to be transmitted to the Chief Justice of the New Jersey Supreme Court and the Administrative Director of the Courts

Legislative Description

Respectfully urges Office of Attorney Ethics to examine and audit actions of legal aid organizations.

Judiciary

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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