Increases term of municipal court judge to five years.

This bill changes New Jersey law to extend the term of municipal court judges from three years to five years. It directly affects judges serving in municipal courts across the state, as well as the municipalities or counties that appoint them. The key provision amends the statute governing judicial terms, updating the duration from "three" to "five" years while maintaining existing appointment processes (e.g., mayors appointing judges in mayor-council municipalities). The change implements a 2018 Supreme Court committee recommendation aimed at promoting judicial stability and experience. The bill is currently pending in the Senate Judiciary Committee.