Extends the term of municipal court judges in New Jersey from three to five years.
This bill amends the term of municipal court judges in New Jersey, extending it from three to five years. The change applies to all municipal court judges, regardless of the form of government in their municipality. The bill also maintains the current appointment processes for these judges, whether by the mayor, council, Governor, or governing body. The longer term is intended to provide more experienced leadership and greater judicial independence.
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