Public Defender

This contract establishes a one‑year municipal public‑defender service for the Township of Barnegat, New Jersey. The Law Offices of John J. Novak, P.C. will provide legal representation in municipal court sessions and detention‑appeal matters, staffing and maintaining a dedicated law office at its own expense, while the township reimburses out‑of‑pocket costs and pays fees according to a fixed per‑session rate and an hourly rate for appeals. The agreement is a fixed‑price/fee‑per‑service arrangement with a budget cap that cannot be exceeded. No renewal provisions are included, and the contract terminates automatically on December 31 2024. • Primary services: municipal public‑defender representation (court appearances, detention‑appeals). • Compensation: $600 per municipal court session; $200 per hour for detention appeals, plus reimbursable expenses. • Vendor responsibilities: fund staffing, maintain office space, submit vouchers for payment, may delegate work to other NJ‑licensed attorneys under the same fee schedule.