Michigan Indigent Defense Commission

Commission Meeting
2020-10-20 04:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Online
The Michigan Indigent Defense Commission will meet online on Tuesday October 20, 2020.
NEW: please note the start time is 9:00 a.m.
Agenda and Materials
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This meeting of a public body is being held remotely pursuant to Public Act 228 of 2020, which permits public bodies to hold meetings remotely through January 1, 2021. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, pursuant to MCL 333.2253, and Ingham County, pursuant to MCL 333.2453, have issued emergency orders mandating requirements to protect the public health in response to the COVID-19 epidemic. The orders can be found here: DHHS, Emergency Order (October 9, 2020) and Ingham County, Emergency Order 2020-22. In response to the ongoing risk posed by COVID-19, in an effort to reduce transmission of COVID-19 and protect the health of Commissioners, MIDC staff and member of the public interested in attending the meeting, the Commission will be meeting remotely. If you have questions about how to join this meeting please contact Marcela Westrate at (517) 648-3143.
Individuals wishing to provide input or ask questions on any business before the Commission may participate by telephone or video, or may email questions to Deborah Mitchell at MitchellD20@michigan.gov.

Public Hearing - Indigency Screening Standard
2020-09-15 06:00 - 08:00 | Online
Agenda and Materials 9.15.20
Pursuant to its enabling statute, the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission (MIDC) has proposed a minimum standard on eligibility for appointment of counsel. The MIDC Act requires that the Commission to “promulgate objective standards for indigent criminal defense systems to determine whether a defendant is indigent or partially indigent” and to “determine the amount a partially indigent defendant must contribute to his or her defense.” MCL 780.991, Sec. 11(3)(e)-(f).
The proposed standard can be read here.
Printer Friendly: MIDC Proposed Standard for Determining Indigency and Contribution
Following a 30-day public comment period, the MIDC will hold a public hearing on Tuesday September 15, 2020 by zoom.
Written public comment for consideration by the Commission should be submitted before September 14, 2020 to LARA-MIDC-Info@michigan.gov. Alternatively, comments can be sent by that date to the MIDC’s Office, 200 N. Washington Square, 3rd Floor, Lansing, MI 48913. All comments will be posted and available on the MIDC website.
Every indigent defense funding unit in Michigan is required to submit an annual plan for compliance with the approved standards and a corresponding and cost analysis to the MIDC. Once a standard is approved, systems must submit a plan for compliance with the standard and a cost analysis within 180 days of approval by LARA.
The MIDC was created to improve legal representation for indigent persons charged as adults with criminal offenses. The Commission develops and oversees the implementation, enforcement, and modification of minimum standards, rules, and procedures to ensure that indigent criminal defense services providing effective assistance of counsel are delivered to all indigent adults in this state consistent with the safeguards of the United States Constitution and the Michigan Constitution of 1963, and with the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission Act.
Topic: MIDC Public Hearing
Time: Sep 15, 2020 11:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Commission Meeting
2020-08-18 04:00 - 12:00 | Online
NEW: start time is 9:00 a.m.
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Agenda & Materials

Commission Meeting
2020-06-16 06:00 - 12:00 | Online
Agenda & Meeting Materials Packet-June
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COVID-19 Issue Spotting and Record Preservation Training for Defenders
2020-05-19 09:00 - 10:30 | Online
The State Appellate Defender Office and the staff to the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission are pleased to offer important training for Michigan criminal defense attorneys during the COVID-19 pandemic. Join us for a free 1.5 hour online session to learn how to identify COVID-related issues that may impact adult criminal cases and understand when and how to make objections in order to preserve the record in the event of an appeal.
Co-Presenters for this session:

Katherine Marcuz, Assistant Defender, State Appellate Defender Office
Marla McCowan, Director of Training, Outreach & Support, Michigan Indigent Defense Commission
Michael Mittlestat, Deputy Director, State Appellate Defender Office

Watch the recording here.
Review the slides for the presentation here.
To submit a form requesting CLE after watching the recorded training, click here.

Commission Meeting
2020-04-21 06:00 - 12:00 | Online
Agenda & Materials 4.21.20 Meeting
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MIDC FY21 Compliance Planning Webinar #2
2020-04-15 08:00 - 09:00 | Webinar
Join the MIDC staff for an interactive planning webinar designed for funding units to help complete and submit the compliance plan and cost analysis due May 31, 2020.
Register for this session here.
Attendees will receive a link to join the session the morning of the webinar.

MIDC FY21 Compliance Planning Webinar #1
2020-04-14 05:30 - 06:30 | Webinar

MIDC FY21 Compliance Planning Webinar
2020-03-31 10:00 - 11:00 | Webinar
Join the MIDC staff for an interactive planning webinar designed for funding units to help complete and submit the compliance plan and cost analysis due this spring.

Click here to register for the live interactive webinar to be held on March 31, 2020 from 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EST

Note: the compliance planning webinars will be identical in content and will be recorded and posted for later viewing on the MIDC’s website. Attendees will receive a link to join the webinar the morning of the session.

Special Commission Meeting
2020-03-27 08:00 - 10:00 | Online
The Michigan Indigent Defense Commission will hold a special meeting online. Use the information below to join:
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Materials for meeting:

Agenda Special Meeting 3.27.20
Draft Minutes 2-11-2020
MIDC Update COVID-19 3.13.20
Michigan Supreme Court Administrative Order 2020-2 dated March 18, 2020
Governor Whitmer’s “Stay Home, Stay Safe” executive order dated March 23, 2020
FY2020 Contract Approved 10.15.19

Commission Meeting
2020-02-11 06:00 - 12:00 | Michigan Bankers Association, 507 S Grand Avenue, Lansing, MI, 48933, United States
Amended Agenda and Meeting Materials

FY20 Q1 Reporting Webinar #3
2020-01-24 10:00 - 11:00 | Webinar
Please join the MIDC staff for a webinar designed to answer frequently asked questions about the first quarter of reporting for FY2020. In addition to information about the program report, we will offer details about financial reporting including revisions to the forms and transitioning between grant contract fiscal years.
This session WILL be repeated and recorded to allow for maximum participation.
You will get a link to join the session the morning of the webinar.
Register for the session at this link:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/midc-fy20-q1-reporting-webinar-3-tickets-89112631279

FY20 Q1 Reporting Webinar #2
2020-01-22 04:00 - 05:00 | Webinar
Please join the MIDC staff for a webinar designed to answer frequently asked questions about the first quarter of reporting for FY2020. In addition to information about the program report, we will offer details about financial reporting including revisions to the forms and transitioning between grant contract fiscal years.
This session WILL be repeated and recorded to allow for maximum participation.
You will get a link to join the session the morning of the webinar.
Register for the session at this link:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/midc-fy20-q1-reporting-webinar-2-tickets-89112171905

FY20 Q1 Reporting Webinar #1
2020-01-21 07:00 - 08:00 | Webinar
Please join the MIDC staff for a webinar designed to answer frequently asked questions about the first quarter of reporting for FY2020. In addition to information about the program report, we will offer details about financial reporting including revisions to the forms and transitioning between grant contract fiscal years.
This session WILL be repeated and recorded to allow for maximum participation.
You will get a link to join the session the morning of the webinar.
Register for the session at this link:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/midc-fy20-q1-reporting-webinar-1-tickets-89104476889

MIDC Meeting
2019-12-17 06:00 - 12:00 | Michigan Bankers Association, 507 S Grand Avenue, Lansing, MI, 48933, United States
Note that this meeting will be held at the Michigan Bankers Association Building.
Michigan Bankers Association, 507 S Grand Ave, Lansing, MI 48933
Free parking is available in the lot at the south east corner of Grand and Lenawee.
Free, handicap-accessible parking and an accessible entrance to the building is available in the same lot but enter at the south west corner of Cherry at Lenawee.
Agenda and meeting packet 12.17.19

MIDC Meeting
2019-10-15 06:00 - 12:00, 2019-07-23 06:00 - 09:00, 2019-04-16 06:00 - 12:00 | MIDC Office, 200 N Washington, Lansing, MI, United States

MIDC Q4 Reporting Webinar #3 of 3
2019-10-04 09:00 - 10:00 | Webinar
The MIDC staff will host webinars designed to answer all of the most frequently asked questions about the final grant reporting due for FY19. In addition to information about the final program report, staff will provide details about financial reporting including unspent grant dollars, reporting the balance in your 260 fund, and transitioning between grant contract fiscal years.
This session WILL be repeated and recorded to allow for maximum participation.

Register for the October 4, 2019 webinar (2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.)

Please note: Attendees registered for a webinar will receive a link to log into the session the morning of the event.
MIDC 4Q reporting webinar Oct 2019 handout

MIDC Q4 Reporting Webinar #2 of 3
2019-10-03 04:30 - 05:30 | Webinar
The MIDC staff will host webinars designed to answer all of the most frequently asked questions about the final grant reporting due for FY19. In addition to information about the final program report, staff will provide details about financial reporting including unspent grant dollars, reporting the balance in your 260 fund, and transitioning between grant contract fiscal years.
This session WILL be repeated and recorded to allow for maximum participation.

Register for the October 3, 2019 webinar (9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.)

Please note: Attendees registered for a webinar will receive a link to log into the session the morning of the event.
MIDC 4Q reporting webinar Oct 2019 handout

MIDC Q4 Reporting Webinar #1 of 3
2019-10-02 07:30 - 08:30 | Webinar
The MIDC staff will host webinars designed to answer all of the most frequently asked questions about the final grant reporting due for FY19. In addition to information about the final program report, staff will provide details about financial reporting including unspent grant dollars, reporting the balance in your 260 fund, and transitioning between grant contract fiscal years.
This session WILL be repeated and recorded to allow for maximum participation.

Register for the October 2, 2019 webinar (12:30 – 1:30 p.m.)

Please note: Attendees registered for a webinar will receive a link to log into the session the morning of the event.
MIDC 4Q reporting webinar Oct 2019 handout

MIDC Meeting
2019-08-13 06:00 - 12:00 | Ottawa Building, 611 Ottawa Street, Lansing, MI, United States
NOTE LOCATION: Ottawa Building UL Room 3
** PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE IN LOCATION. For members of the public attending the meeting, when you enter the building, please tell the person at the security desk that you are attending an open meeting. You will not be required to sign in or show identification.**

MIDC Meeting
2019-06-18 06:00 - 12:00 | MIDC Office, 200 N Washington, Lansing, MI, United States
Agenda June 18, 2019

Compliance Reporting Webinar
2019-03-08 09:00 - 10:00 | Webinar
The Michigan Indigent Defense Commission’s staff members are pleased to offer a session answering the most common questions we’ve received for the upcoming reporting requirements due in April 2019. Join us for an interactive online session facilitated by our Research Director, Dr. Jonah Siegel, and Research Associate Chris Sadler. Our team of Regional Managers will participate as well.
This session will be recorded. Space is limited.
Register here.
PLEASE NOTE: You will receive the link to log into the webinar the morning of the session.

MIDC Meeting
2019-02-12 06:00 - 12:00 | MIDC Office, 200 N Washington, Lansing, MI, United States
Agenda

MIDC's First Annual Leadership Conference
2019-02-07 - 2019-02-08 | State of Michigan Operations Center, 7285 Parsons Drive, Dimondale, MI, 48821, United States
A discussion of progress on implementing plans for compliance with the MIDC’s standards during the first year of funding from the State of Michigan.
We invited all leaders from public defender offices (Chiefs or Deputy Directors) and systems with independent administration of indigent defense services (Managed Assigned Counsel Administrators) to a day-long learning session in Lansing.
Materials:
Agenda
MIDC Leadership Conference Source Materials Feb 2019
McCowan Slides MIDC Leadership 2019 – updated
Jennifer France – Chippewa PD slides
MATCP_MIDC_020819 slides

For all questions or concerns, contact Marla McCowan at mmccowan@michiganidc.gov or 517-388-6702

MIDC Special Meeting
2019-01-11 10:00 - 12:00 | MIDC Office, 200 N Washington, Lansing, MI, United States
Notice

First Quarter Grant Reporting Workshop Webinar #3
2019-01-11 07:30 - 08:30 | Webinar
The MIDC staff will provide an overview of the reporting requirements for the first quarter of the FY19 grant year. The first quarter reports are due January 15, 2019. We are offering these interactive webinar sessions at three different times for your convenience. All sessions will be identical in content.
WHEN YOU REGISTER, YOU WILL RECEIVE A LINK TO THE SESSION THE MORNING OF THE WEBINAR.
Register here for the session on January 11, 2019 from 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. EST.

First Quarter Grant Reporting Workshop Webinar #2
2019-01-09 10:00 - 11:00 | Webinar
The MIDC staff will provide an overview of the reporting requirements for the first quarter of the FY19 grant year. The first quarter reports are due January 15, 2019. We are offering these interactive webinar sessions at three different times for your convenience. All sessions will be identical in content.
WHEN YOU REGISTER, YOU WILL RECEIVE A LINK TO THE SESSION THE MORNING OF THE WEBINAR.
Register here for the session on January 9, 2019 from 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EST.

First Quarter Grant Reporting Workshop Webinar #1
2019-01-09 04:30 - 05:30 | Webinar
The MIDC staff will provide an overview of the reporting requirements for the first quarter of the FY19 grant year. The first quarter reports are due January 15, 2019. We are offering these interactive webinar sessions at three different times for your convenience. All sessions will be identical in content.
WHEN YOU REGISTER, YOU WILL RECEIVE A LINK TO THE SESSION THE MORNING OF THE WEBINAR.
Register here for the session on January 9, 2019 from 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. EST.
