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In the Matter of the Application of Robert L. Taylor, etc. (A-30-07)

Argued March 26, 2008 – Decided July 28, 2008

WALLACE, J., writing for the Court.

In this appeal the Court addresses the standard to be applied in evaluating a prosecutor’s application under N.J.S.A. 2A:158-7 to increase appropriations for staff and facilities beyond the amounts appropriated by the county.