Establishes "New Jersey Holistic Representation Model" in Office of Public Defender.

Summary

The bill establishes a collaborative team model that pairs public defender attorneys with social‑service professionals to address both legal and personal needs of clients. Participation is voluntary and the teams will provide services such as mental‑health counseling, housing assistance, and job training while preserving attorney‑client privilege. The program expands a 2024 pilot in three counties to the entire state.

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