Public Defender

This contract appoints The Law Offices of John J. Novak, P.C. as the Municipal Public Defender for the Township of Barnegat, NJ for the calendar year 2025. The attorney is responsible for providing all required public defense services, supervising staff, and maintaining a fully staffed law office at their own expense. Compensation is based on a per‑court‑session fee of $700 and a $200 hourly rate for detention appeals, with reimbursement for out‑of‑pocket costs subject to voucher approval. No renewal language is included, and the agreement is a fixed‑term, single‑award contract. • Primary role: Serve as municipal public defender and handle all related legal matters. • Staffing/office: Vendor must fund and manage all personnel and office resources. • Fee structure: $700 per municipal court session; $200 per hour for detention appeals plus reimbursable expenses.