6th Amendment Center Releases Report Evaluating Wayne County Defender Office
A new report released by the Sixth Amendment Center (6AC) has identified deficiencies in indigent legal services in Wayne County. […]
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Entries by Marla McCowan
Commission Meetings and Minutes
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
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)
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
The Michigan Indigent Defense Commission met on December 19, 2017 and January 5, 2018 to review and make decisions on […]
MIDC Special Meeting Agenda
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
As reported in the Lansing State Journal, on November 3, 2017 the Michigan Court of Claims issued an Opinion and […]
Position Available: MIDC Executive Director
As announced at the October 17, 2017 Commission meeting, Executive Director Jonathan Sacks has accepted a position as Director of […]
MIDC Proposes Standard for Economic Disincentives and Incentives
The Michigan Indigent Defense Commission met on October 17, 2017 and released for comment a standard on economic disincentives and […]
Webinars Available for Compliance Planning
The MIDC staff conducted a series of webinars for funding units around Michigan during the month of September. Each session […]
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