Requires notice to be provided by municipal court to applicant for public defender of fee and process to waive fee for inability to pay.

This bill requires municipal courts in New Jersey to inform applicants for public defender services about the $200 application fee (capped by existing law) and the process to request a fee waiver if they cannot afford it. It directly affects individuals applying for public defender representation in municipalities that require such a fee under current law. The bill mandates that courts provide this notice to all applicants, ensures no additional fees can be charged beyond the $200 limit, and reinforces that waivers must be granted if applicants demonstrate the fee would be an unreasonable burden. The notice requirement applies to all municipalities with such fee ordinances, aiming to clarify eligibility for fee waivers.