Survey of Local Court Systems

The MIDC recently completed an analysis of the first-ever comprehensive survey to measure the delivery of criminal justice for indigent defense reform in Michigan. The survey gathered details on current practices in the state’s court systems to help MIDC better understand and map the legal landscape for indigent defendants in Michigan. The report was prepared by MIDC Research Director Jonah Siegel, and is entitled Snapshot of Indigent Defense Representation in Michigan’s Adult Criminal Courts: The MIDC’S First Survey of Local Court Systems.