2B:24-14 Compromise, settlement of claims
14. The municipal attorney is authorized to compromise and settle any claim for services performed pursuant to this act whenever the financial circumstances of the person receiving the services are such that, in the judgment of the municipal attorney, the best interest of the State will be served by compromise and settlement.
L.1997,c.256,s.14.
2B:24-15 Books for recording liens
15. The Clerk of the Superior Court shall provide separate books for the recording of liens established pursuant to section 13 of this act, which books shall be properly indexed in the name of the judgment debtor. The municipal attorney shall not be required to pay filing or recording fees.
L.1997,c.256,s.15.
2B:24-16 Collection of money due municipality
16. The municipal attorney in the name of the municipality may do all things necessary to collect any money due to the municipality by way of reimbursement for services rendered by a municipal public defender pursuant to this act. The municipal attorney may enter into arrangements with any State or county agency to handle collections on a cost basis. The municipal attorney shall have all the remedies and proceedings available for collection which are available for or upon the recovery of a judgment in a civil action and shall also be permitted to collect counsel fees and costs from the defendant for such collection action so that the same are not borne by the municipality.
L.1997,c.256,s.16.
