New Jersey Cherry Hill Civic Plus #2026-1-16

The Township of Cherry Hill, New Jersey, is seeking qualified attorneys to provide Public Defender and Substitute/Conflict Public Defender services for the 2026 calendar year. - Government Buyer: - Township of Cherry Hill, managed by the Township Clerk's office at the Municipal Building, 820 Mercer Street, Cherry Hill, NJ - Services Requested: - Public Defender Services: Representation of indigent defendants in Cherry Hill Municipal Court, required to appear one day per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday mornings) and additional sessions as needed - Substitute/Conflict Public Defender Services: Representation when the Public Defender is unavailable or has a conflict, with compensation per session or per defendant - Compensation: - Public Defender: $600 per session - Substitute/Conflict Public Defender: $600 per full session or $150 per defendant per session - Monthly billing with detailed, itemized invoices required - Unique Requirements: - Attorneys must be licensed in New Jersey and have significant municipal court experience - Compliance with New Jersey statutes N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq., N.J.A.C. 17:27 et seq., and N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5 et seq. - Proposals must include one original with signatures, one exact copy, and an electronic copy on a flash drive - Selection is through a fair and open process considering price and other factors - Period of Performance: - Contract term is for the 2026 calendar year - Places of Performance: - Cherry Hill Township Municipal Court - Contracting office at Municipal Building, 820 Mercer Street, Cherry Hill, NJ

The Township of Cherry Hill is seeking proposals from attorneys licensed in New Jersey to serve as Public Defender or Substitute/Conflict Public Defenders for the 2026 calendar year. Candidates must comply with relevant New Jersey statutes and have significant municipal court experience. The contract will be awarded through a fair and open process, considering price and other factors. Applicants must submit an original proposal, a copy, and an electronic copy on a flash drive by November 7, 2025.