New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

A 1761: Requires notice to be provided by municipal court to applicant for public defender of fee and process to waive fee for inability to pay.

In committee Last action January 13, 2026: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee

Plain-language summary

A 1761 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires notice to be provided by municipal court to applicant for public defender of fee and process to waive fee for inability to pay. Primary sponsor: Anthony Verrelli (Democratic), Carol Murphy (Democratic), Sampson, William B., IV. It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Anthony Verrelli (Democratic); Carol Murphy (Democratic); Sampson, William B., IV. 3 co-sponsors.