New Jersey § 2b:24-7
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 2b:24-7, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2b:24-7.
a. The municipal public defender shall represent an indigent defendant charged in
municipal court with a crime as specified in N.J.S.2B:12-18 or, if in the opinion of the municipal court there is a likelihood that the defendant,
if convicted, of any other offense will be subject to imprisonment or other consequence
of magnitude, the municipal public defender shall represent an indigent defendant. b. If there is a vacancy in the office of municipal public defender, if the municipal
public defender is temporarily unavailable or if a finding of conflict of interest
precludes the municipal public defender from representing an indigent defendant, the
municipal prosecutor may prosecute the offense if the municipal court appoints a qualified
attorney to represent the indigent defendant. Unless rates are otherwise established by the municipality, the attorney shall be
entitled to compensation at the same rate as attorneys hired by the Office of the
Public Defender in conflict cases, with payment to be made within 30 days. Once appointed, the attorney shall carry out all duties of the municipal public
defender in connection with the case that is the subject of the appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 2b:24-7
What does New Jersey Statutes § 2b:24-7 cover?
Section 2b:24-7 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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