Establishes a statewide holistic representation model in the New Jersey Office of the Public Defender.
The New Jersey Holistic Representation Act establishes a collaborative representation model in the Office of the Public Defender. This model pairs public defender staff attorneys with trained non-attorney social service professionals to address underlying issues contributing to clients' involvement in the criminal justice system. The model is voluntary and eligibility-based, and includes a team-based approach with legal representation by a staff attorney and support services provided by professionals.
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