Removes municipal authority to charge application fee for representation by municipal public defender.

This bill repeals a law allowing New Jersey municipalities to charge up to $200 application fees for people seeking public defender representation. It directly affects low-income individuals accused of crimes who might otherwise be deterred by these fees when requesting legal counsel. The key mechanism is removing municipal authority to impose such fees, aligning with the Sixth Amendment right to counsel by eliminating this financial barrier. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage.