New Jersey § 2a:158a-15
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 2a:158a-15, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2a:158a-15.
In each county , the Assignment Judge shall designate a judge or court support office who shall make an investigation of the financial status of each defendant requesting the services
of the Office of the Public Defender and make a determination whether to grant the
request for an appointed attorney. A determination to grant or deny the services of the Public Defender shall be subject
to final review by the Assignment Judge or his designated judge. The court, or a designated court support office shall make an investigation of the
financial status of each defendant requesting an appointed attorney, which investigation
shall include the factors enumerated in section 14 of P.L. 1967, c. 43 ( C. 2A:158A-14 ). The court, in its discretion, may ask for the assistance of the Public Defender
in conducting the investigation. The judge or court support office is authorized to obtain information from any public
record office of the State or of any subdivision or agency thereof on request and
without payment of the fees ordinarily required by law.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 2a:158a-15
What does New Jersey Statutes § 2a:158a-15 cover?
Section 2a:158a-15 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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