amicus njsba.com Supreme Court report on municipal court reform recommends sweeping changes following NJSBA report on independence in municipal courts

  • Adequacy of notice provided to defendants before a driver's license suspension;
  • The sufficiency of procedural safeguards for defendants unable to pay a fine;
  • Whether an acquitted defendant can be assessed court costs;
  • The use of excessive contempt sanctions;
  • Whether sufficient technology is available to municipal courts and their users; and
  • The independence of the state's municipal courts.

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