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N.J.S.A. 2A:158A-1 Declaration of state policy
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2A:158A-1. Declaration of state policy It is hereby declared to be the policy of this State to provide for the realization of the constitutional guarantees of counsel in criminal cases for indigent defendants by means of the system and program established and authorized by this a…
N.J.S.A. 2A:158A-10 Contracts authorizing private or public organizations to execute functions of public defender
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2A:158A-10. Contracts authorizing private or public organizations to execute functions of public defender The Public Defender is authorized to enter into contracts from time to time with private or public organizations that are equipped to provide legal services for indigent defe…
N.J.S.A. 2A:158A-11 Duties of staff members and others engaged on case basis
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2A:158A-11. Duties of staff members and others engaged on case basis The primary duty of all members of staff and of others engaged on a case basis shall be to the individual defendant, with like effect and to the same purpose as though privately engaged by him and without regard…
N.J.S.A. 2A:158A-12 Attorney-client privilege
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2A:158A-12. Attorney-client privilege All communications between the individual defendant and any person in or engaged by the Office of the Public Defender whether on a case basis or by contract shall be fully protected by the attorney-client privilege to the same extent and degr…