S.3327

Requires notice to be provided by municipal court to applicant for public defender of fee and process to waive fee for inability to pay.

Introduced·2/5/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey S3327 mandates municipal courts to inform applicants for public defender services about any required application fees and the process to.

New Jersey S3327 requires municipal courts to notify applicants for public defender services about any application fees and the process to waive these fees if unable to pay. This applies in municipalities where an ordinance mandates an application fee for public defender representation, up to $200. The court must inform applicants of the fee and how to request a waiver if they cannot afford it. The bill ensures transparency and access to legal representation by clarifying the fee structure and waiver process.

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Judiciary Committee
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History

Feb 5

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee