Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes 52:27E-56

  • Public defender: Represent defendants who can't afford an attorney in criminal matters.
  • State: extends to and includes any State, territory or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia and the Canal Zone. See New Jersey Statutes 1:1-2
8. Allocation of the Office of the Public Defender to the Department of State as provided herein shall not alter or change the term, tenure of office, rights, obligations, duties or responsibilities otherwise provided by law for the Public Defender.

L.1994,c.58,s.8.