In addition to the departments provided for in Article V, the administrative functions, powers and duties of statutory boards, commissions and other agencies of the Township government shall be subject to the supervision of the Mayor, except as otherwise specifically required by the Charter, and for this purpose such bodies are allocated and assigned to the Office of the Mayor.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. II)]
There shall be a Municipal Court of the Township of Washington
as heretofore established and empowered pursuant to law (N.J.S.A.
2B:12-1 et seq.). The Municipal Judge of the Municipal Court shall
be appointed by the Mayor, with the advice and consent of the Council,
and shall hold office for a period of three years from the date of
his appointment. He shall possess the powers and perform the duties
prescribed by general law and ordinance.
[Amended 1-25-1971 by Ord. No. 71-1; at time of adoption of Code (see
Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II)]
A.
There shall be an Administrator of the Municipal Court appointed
by the Council, who shall serve for a term of two years from the date
of his appointment and until his successor is appointed and qualified.
B.
The duties of the Municipal Court Administrator shall include but
shall not be limited to:
(1)
Carrying out the rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating
to the operation of the Court.
(2)
Interviewing and speaking to prospective complainants; receiving
complaints and dispensing information relating to Court matters.
(3)
Maintaining the financial records of the Court.
(4)
Attending Court, taking minutes of the trials and entering them in
the docket; arranging trial calendars; signing Court documents; preparing
and issuing warrants and commitments.
(5)
Taking and preparing bail bonds, making inquiry as to their sufficiency
and equity; receiving and accounting for fines and costs.
(6)
Interviewing persons on informal police court matters to determine
if there is a basis for formal action and, if necessary, issuing summonses
requiring Court appearances in this regard; maintaining and classifying
records and files.
C.
Before entering upon the duties of his office, each Municipal Court
Administrator shall enter into bond as required by law.
[Added 5-1-1978 by Ord.
No. 78-13; amended at time of adoption of Code (see
Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II)]
There shall also be a Deputy Administrator of the Municipal
Court appointed by the Council, who shall serve for a term of two
years from the date of appointment and until a successor is appointed
and qualified. The Deputy Administrator of the Municipal Court shall
serve during the absence of the Administrator of the Municipal Court
and perform such other duties from time to time as may be required
in administering Court business. The Deputy Municipal Court Administrator
shall enter into a bond as may be required by law.
[Added 2-7-1994 by Ord.
No. 94-1; amended 12-1-1997 by Ord. No. 97-18; 1-7-2008 by Ord. No. 07-15]
A.
Any person making application for representation by a Municipal Public Defender shall be required to pay an application fee as set forth in Chapter 212, Fees. The Municipal Court may waive any required application fee, in whole or in part, only if the Court determines, in its discretion, upon a clear and convincing showing by the applicant, that the application fee represents an unreasonable burden on the person seeking representation.
[Amended 9-17-2018 by Ord. No. 18-13]
B.
The Court shall consider but not be limited to the financial ability
of the defendant. Financial ability shall be recognized to be a variable
depending on the nature, extent and liquidity of assets and on the
disposable net income of the defendant on hand.
C.
The Municipal Court may permit a person to pay the application fee
over a specific period of time not to exceed four months.
D.
Funds derived from payment of the application fee shall be used exclusively
to meet the costs incurred in providing the services of the Municipal
Public Defender, including, when required, expert and lay investigation
and testimony.
E.
In the event that the application fee paid by the defendant exceeds
the costs incurred in providing, to that defendant, the services of
the Municipal Public Defender, including, when required, expert and
lay investigation and testimony, said excess funds shall be reimbursed
to the defendant.
[Amended 12-20-1976 by Ord. No. 76-30]
See Chapter 585, Zoning Board of Adjustment.
[Amended 12-20-1976 by Ord. No. 76-30]
See Chapter 553, Planning Board.
