MIDC Seeks Public Comment on Minimum Standard
August 7, 2020 – Pursuant to its enabling statute, the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission (MIDC) has proposed a minimum standard […]
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2019 Annual Impact Report
The MIDC is required to publish an annual report pursuant to M.C.L. §780.999. The 2019 Impact Report, Indigent Defense Transformation Begins Statewide, […]
MIDC Publishes Grant Manual to Assist Local Systems with Compliance Planning and Reporting
The Michigan Indigent Defense Commission approved the publication of a Grant Manual at the Commission’s June 16, 2020 meeting. The […]
MIDC Meeting – Online Access June 16, 2020
The Michigan Indigent Defense Commission will meet online on Tuesday June 16, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. pursuant to Executive Order […]
Governor Whitmer makes appointments to MIDC
On May 22, 2020 Governor Whitmer announced the following appointments to the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission: Joshua Blanchard, of Greenville, […]
Follow Up Survey for Defense Counsel: COVID-19 Impact on MIDC Standards
At the end of March, the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission (MIDC) sought information from assigned counsel about their ability to […]
MIDC Meeting – Online Access: April 21, 2020
The Michigan Indigent Defense Commission will meet online on Tuesday April 21, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. pursuant to Executive Order […]
Survey for Defense Counsel: COVID-19 Impact on MIDC Standards
These have been an unprecedented couple of weeks as stakeholders in the criminal justice system adjust operations to mitigate the […]
COVID-19: Court Information about Essential Functions, Links to Resources
The Michigan Supreme Court announced today that following the guidance of Governor Whitmer’s “Stay Home, Stay Safe” executive order, the […]
Special Meeting – Online Access – March 27, 2020
The Michigan Indigent Defense Commission will hold a special emergency meeting on Friday March 27, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. pursuant […]