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

This bill repeals a law that allowed New Jersey municipalities to charge applicants up to $200 for a public defender application. It directly affects people seeking public defender services in local courts who might have faced this fee. The key provision removes municipal authority to impose such fees, eliminating a potential financial barrier. The sponsor states this aligns with the Sixth Amendment right to counsel by removing fee-related obstacles. The bill would take effect immediately upon passage.