N.J. Gov. Murphy Signs Bill Eliminating Public Defender Service Fees
July 01, 2023
July 01, 2023
TRENTON, New Jersey, July 1 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on June 30, 2023:
In another monumental step for one of the most progressive criminal justice systems in the nation, Governor Phil Murphy today signed A5587/S3771, which eliminates fees, liens, and warrants issued for public defender services in New Jersey.
Today's bill signing not only eliminates public defender fees going forward but applies retroactively to all unpaid out . . .
In another monumental step for one of the most progressive criminal justice systems in the nation, Governor Phil Murphy today signed A5587/S3771, which eliminates fees, liens, and warrants issued for public defender services in New Jersey.
Today's bill signing not only eliminates public defender fees going forward but applies retroactively to all unpaid out . . .