S 4298·NJ·senate
Establishes "New Jersey Holistic Representation Model" in Office of Public Defender.
In CommitteeFiled May 18, 2026
Sponsor: Wimberly, Benjie E. (D)
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Introduced First Reading Senate Referred to SJU
May 18, 2026
Summary
The bill establishes a collaborative, team‑based model that pairs public defender attorneys with non‑lawyer client services specialists to address both legal and personal needs of criminal defendants. Participation is voluntary, and the program expands a 2024 pilot in three counties to the entire state.
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