24 chapters · 254 sections in this title.
N.J.S.A. 2B:24-1 Findings, declarations relative to municipal public defenders
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2B:24-1 Findings, declarations relative to municipal public defenders 1. The Legislature finds and declares: a. Municipal public defenders are a critical component of New Jersey's system for the administration of justice and the effective, fair and equal representation of the poo…
N.J.S.A. 2B:24-10 Investigation of financial status of defendant
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2B:24-10 Investigation of financial status of defendant 10. The municipal court shall make an investigation of the financial status of each defendant seeking representation pursuant to this act and shall have the authority to require a defendant to execute and deliver written req…
N.J.S.A. 2B:24-11 Eligibility of defendant under 18 years of age
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2B:24-11 Eligibility of defendant under 18 years of age 11. Whenever a person entitled to representation by a municipal public defender pursuant to this act, is under the age of 18 years, the eligibility for services shall be determined on the basis of the financial circumstances…
N.J.S.A. 2B:24-12 Reimbursement to municipality
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2B:24-12 Reimbursement to municipality 12. If the defendant has or reasonably expects to have means to meet some part, though not all, of the cost of the services rendered, the defendant shall be required to reimburse the municipality, either by a single payment or in installment…