MORRISTOWN — A 13th Amish man has been charged with building without a permit.

Joe L. Hershberger, 271 Walrath Road, was cited Nov. 20 by the town code enforcement officer, court officials said. The arraignment is scheduled for Dec. 4 in Town Court. The men have been denied building permits because they will not install smoke detectors or get building plans approved by a state-certified engineer.

A St. Lawrence County assistant public defender appointed by the court to defend the Amish is trying to have charges dismissed on grounds that they violate the freedom to exercise religion.