Marla McCowan, Author at Michigan Indigent Defense Commission

About Marla McCowan

Director of Training, Outreach and Support
Michigan Indigent Defense Commission

Entries by Marla McCowan

Public Hearing on Proposed Standards to be held June 12, 2018

April 30, 2018

The Michigan Indigent Defense Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed Standards 5, 6, 7, and 8 in Lansing, […]

2017 Annual Report

April 29, 2018

The MIDC is required to publish an annual report pursuant to M.C.L. §780.999. The 2017 Report Planning for Change by […]

Standards – Complete Packet Available to Print

April 28, 2018

The complete packet of minimum standards for indigent defense delivery systems is available to download from the MIDC’s website here. […]

6th Amendment Center Releases Report Evaluating Wayne County Defender Office

April 26, 2018

A new report released by the Sixth Amendment Center (6AC) has identified deficiencies in indigent legal services in Wayne County. […]

Commission Meetings and Minutes

April 26, 2018

The Michigan Indigent Defense Commission meets regularly in Lansing. Information about upcoming meetings and minutes from all meetings can be […]

Governor Appoints Kristina Robinson to MIDC

February 26, 2018

Governor Rick Snyder recently announced the appointment of Kristina Robinson of Detroit to the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission. “I thank […]

Position Available: Regional Manager (South Central Michigan)

January 30, 2018

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: February 12, 2018 by 5:00 p.m. Apply online by clicking here. Regional Manager: South Central Michigan Counties covered: […]

MIDC Reviewed and Made Decisions on all Compliance Plans

January 10, 2018

The Michigan Indigent Defense Commission met on December 19, 2017 and January 5, 2018 to review and make decisions on […]

MIDC Special Meeting Agenda

January 2, 2018

The Michigan Indigent Defense Commission will be meeting on January 5, 2018 beginning at 10 a.m. for the purpose of […]

Michigan standards for court-appointed attorneys survive challenge from Oakland County

November 7, 2017

As reported in the Lansing State Journal, on November 3, 2017 the Michigan Court of Claims issued an Opinion and […]

About Marla McCowan

Entries by Marla McCowan

Public Hearing on Proposed Standards to be held June 12, 2018

2017 Annual Report

Standards – Complete Packet Available to Print

6th Amendment Center Releases Report Evaluating Wayne County Defender Office

Commission Meetings and Minutes

Governor Appoints Kristina Robinson to MIDC

Position Available: Regional Manager (South Central Michigan)

MIDC Reviewed and Made Decisions on all Compliance Plans

MIDC Special Meeting Agenda

Michigan standards for court-appointed attorneys survive challenge from Oakland County

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