State of New Jersey v. Russell E. Rush, Defendant-Appellant; State of New Jersey, v. Elvert Lee Couch…

Summary

The Supreme Court of New Jersey held that the State Constitution and the U.S. Constitution do not require payment to assigned counsel in non‑murder cases, that the statutory limitation to murder cases does not violate equal protection, and that counties must reimburse out‑of‑pocket expenses for assigned counsel. The Court also clarified that its earlier statement in State v. Horton regarding reimbursement is effective and ordered reimbursement for the appellant.