The Borough Public Defender shall defend criminal and quasi-criminal business before the Municipal Court of the Borough of Cresskill in those cases in which his or her services are awarded to a defendant after review by the Municipal Court Judge of an application for such legal services.” Further responsibilities are as follows: The responsibilities of the Municipal Court Public Defender and the Municipal Court, as they relate to the appointment of a Municipal Court Public Defender, shall be controlled by the provisions of N.J.S.A. 2B:12-28 et seq.. A. Attending all scheduled court appearances. In the event of vacation or illness Public Defender is responsible for arranging coverage by another qualified attorney. B. Acting as counsel available to all appointed defendants at all scheduled hearings on scheduled court days. In addition, the Public Defender will have to make appearances at other times noticed by the Court. C. Consulting with defendants prior to pretrial hearings. D. Preparing for trial to ensure that the defendant receives adequate representation. Preparation for trial shall include but is not limited to: interviewing witnesses identified by the Borough Prosecutor, interviewing witnesses identified by the defendant, reviewing police reports and evidence, researching relevant legal issues, preparing a witness list on behalf of the defendant, and consulting with the defendant. E. Experience generally in the proposer's profession, including years spent practicing law in any capacity in the municipal courts of the State of New Jersey and exposure to issues likely to be of assistance in properly serving as the Woodland Park Public Defender," which shall include but not be limited to: Municipal Court Experience, Prosecutorial Experience and/or experience as a Public Defender.; F. The ability of the proposer to attend all sessions of the Borough of Cresskill Municipal Court or those as directed by the Municipal Court Judge. G. That the attorney who is submitting the response to this proposal, is licensed and in good standing with the Bar Association of the State of New Jersey; H. That the attorney or law firm submitting this proposal has not represented within the past three years and does not represent any adverse parties and claims whether administrative, civil, criminal, or otherwise, against the Borough of Cresskill.
