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NJ S3327
Bill
Status
2/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Shirley Turner
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AI Summary
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Municipal courts in New Jersey must notify applicants for public defender representation about any required application fee and the process to request a fee waiver due to inability to pay.
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The notification requirement applies only in municipalities that have enacted an ordinance requiring a public defender application fee under existing law (C.2B:24-17).
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No fees beyond those already permitted by current law (up to $200 maximum) may be charged for municipal public defender representation.
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The bill 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 in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
2/5/2026