The successful applicant shall: i. Represent the Township as the Municipal Public Defender for any defendant charged with an offense in municipal court who is an indigent defendant entitled to representation, except in the case of temporary unavailability or conflict of interest. ii. Provide all necessary services and facilities of representation each for every case which includes, but is not limited to, expert and lay investigations and testimony as well as any other preparations required. iii. Shall be responsible for handling all phases of defense which includes, but is not limited to, discovery, pre-trial and post-trial hearings, motions, removals to Federal District Court and other collateral functions reasonably related to the defense. As used in this subsection, "post-trial hearings" shall not include de novo appeals in Superior Court. The Municipal Public Defender shall perform such other duties as may be required by law. iv. Shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local statutes, rules and regulations. Any experience or knowledge of matters directly affecting the Township should be addressed.
