CAP Session: Nuts and Bolts of Eyewitness Identification Evidence
2016-09-09 08:30 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | Coleman A. Young Municipal Center Auditorium, 2 Woodward Avenue, 13th Floor, Detroit, MI, 48226, United States
Presentation through the Wayne County Criminal Advocacy Program
Identification evidence is regularly used in hearings and trials. This session will give an overview of the types of identifications and procedures that are conducted in Michigan, how to challenge identification evidence and testimony when necessary, and will explore defense strategies including when experts are needed for trial.
The speaker for this session is Takura Nyamfukudza, an attorney with the firm Alane & Chartier in Lansing, Michigan. The session will be moderated by Marla R. McCowan, the MIDC’s Director of Training, Outreach and Support.
No registration required.

Skills Training for Criminal Defense Attorneys (Macomb County)
2016-09-16 04:00 - 12:00 | Macomb County Circuit Court, 5th Floor Jury Room, 40 N. Main Street, Mt. Clements, MI, United States
The Michigan Indigent Defense Commission and the Macomb County Bar Association present the following training opportunity:
Skills Training for Criminal Defense Lawyers
Designed as a model for compliance with the basic skills acquisition requirements of the MIDC’s Conditionally Approved Standard 1, this training event is designed for lawyers accepting appointments in adult criminal cases. Topics to be covered include initial interviews with clients, ethics and client-centeredness, preliminary exams and motion practice.
Friday September 16th, 2016
Macomb County Circuit Courthouse
9:00 a.m. – 5 p.m.
(breaks and snacks will be provided; lunch on your own for about an hour)
This training event is FREE but advance registration is required.
THIS SESSION IS FULL. Thank you for your interest.
MATERIALS:
The hypothetical exercises for skills training (5 pages) can be found and printed from this link.
Additional materials are here:
Morning session
Preliminary Examinations outline and materials (court rules, statutory provisions, case law)
Motion Practice

See the promotional flyer here.

Skills Training for Criminal Defense Attorneys (Oakland County)
2016-09-30 04:00 - 12:00 | Oakland County Bar Association, 1760 South Telegraph Road, Suite 100, Bloomfield Hills, MI, 48302, United States
The Michigan Indigent Defense Commission and the Oakland County Bar Association present
Skills Training for Criminal Defense Lawyers
Designed as a model for compliance with the basic skills acquisition requirements of MIDC Proposed Standard 1, this training event is designed for lawyers accepting appointments in adult criminal cases.
Read the flyer and register online through the Oakland County Bar Association website.
Materials found here.
Sample Motions found here.

MIDC Town Hall Discussion
2016-09-30 07:00 - 09:00 | Kent County Courthouse, 180 Ottawa Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
MIDC Regional Consultant Chris Dennie and MIDC Executive Director Jonathan Sacks will discuss the latest developments at the MIDC.

CDAM's Evidence Boot Camp II - Detroit, Lapeer and Muskegon
2016-10-08 03:30 - 12:00 | MI
CDAM continues to offer a hands-on evidence practice immersion program. There is no requirement to attend Evidence Boot Camp I in order to participate in Evidence Boot Camp II.
The sessions will be held in Lapeer, Detroit and Muskegon. See CDAM’s website and brochure for more information.

Commission Meeting
2016-10-18 08:00 - 10:00, 2016-12-20 08:00 - 10:00, 2017-02-21 08:00 - 12:00, 2017-04-18 08:00 - 12:00, 2017-08-15 08:00 - 12:00, 2017-10-17 08:00 - 12:00, 2017-12-19 08:00 - 12:00, 2018-02-20 08:00 - 12:00 and 2 more dates | MIDC Office, 200 N Washington, Lansing, MI, United States

CDAM Fall Conference
2016-11-10 04:00 - 2016-11-12 07:30 | Park Place Hotel, Traverse City, MI, United States
The Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan will host the Fall 2016 Conference in Traverse City, Michigan with keynote speaker Dean Strang.
See CDAM’s website for more information.

Commission Meeting
2017-06-20 08:00 - 12:00 | MIDC Office, 200 N Washington, Lansing, MI, United States
NOTE: this meeting will be held in the basement of the Capitol National Bank Building, 200 N. Washington Square, Lansing.

Commission Meeting
2017-07-31 08:00 - 12:00 | MIDC Office, 200 N Washington, Lansing, MI, United States
Special meeting, scheduled by the Commission at the June 20th MIDC meeting.

Webinar: Compliance Plan Application Workshop (Western Michigan Region)
2017-09-13 07:00 - 08:00 | Webinar
The Michigan Indigent Defense Commission is pleased to host a one-hour webinar for funding units and compliance planning work group members in Western Michigan. MIDC Grant Manager Rebecca Mack and Regional Manager Chris Dennie will provide an overview of the compliance plan materials and will walk participants through the application itself. An interactive question and answer session will be facilitated by Marla McCowan, the MIDC’s Director of Training, Outreach & Support.
View the webinar here.

Webinar: Compliance Plan Application Workshop (Mid Michigan Region)
2017-09-14 07:00 - 08:00 | Webinar
The Michigan Indigent Defense Commission is pleased to host a one-hour webinar for funding units and compliance planning work group members in Mid-Michigan. MIDC Grant Manager Rebecca Mack and Regional Manager Barbara Klimaszewski will provide an overview of the compliance plan materials and will walk participants through the application itself. An interactive question and answer session will be facilitated by Marla McCowan, the MIDC’s Director of Training, Outreach & Support.
View the webinar here.

Webinar: Compliance Plan Application Workshop (South Central Michigan Region)
2017-09-19 07:00 - 08:00 | Webinar
The Michigan Indigent Defense Commission is pleased to host a one-hour webinar for funding units and compliance planning work group members in South Central Michigan. MIDC Grant Manager Rebecca Mack and Regional Manager Ashley Carter will provide an overview of the compliance plan materials and will walk participants through the application itself. An interactive question and answer session will be facilitated by Marla McCowan, the MIDC’s Director of Training, Outreach & Support.
View the webinar here.

Webinar: Compliance Plan Application Workshop (Northern Michigan Region)
2017-09-20 07:00 - 08:00 | Webinar
The Michigan Indigent Defense Commission is pleased to host a one-hour webinar for funding units and compliance planning work group members in Western Michigan. MIDC Grant Manager Rebecca Mack and Regional Manager Jana Mathieu will provide an overview of the compliance plan materials and will walk participants through the application itself. An interactive question and answer session will be facilitated by Marla McCowan, the MIDC’s Director of Training, Outreach & Support.
Watch the webinar here.

Webinar: Compliance Plan Application Workshop (Lapeer, Macomb, Oakland, St. Clair Region)
2017-09-25 07:00 - 08:00 | Webinar
The Michigan Indigent Defense Commission is pleased to host a one-hour webinar for funding units and compliance planning work group members in Lapeer, Oakland, Macomb and St. Clair Counties. MIDC Grant Manager Rebecca Mack and Regional Manager Tanya Grillo will provide an overview of the compliance plan materials and will walk participants through the application itself. An interactive question and answer session will be facilitated by Marla McCowan, the MIDC’s Director of Training, Outreach & Support.
Watch the webinar here.

Webinar: Compliance Plan Application Workshop (Wayne County Region)
2017-09-26 07:00 - 08:00 | Webinar
The Michigan Indigent Defense Commission is pleased to host a one-hour webinar for funding units and compliance planning work group members for all trial court systems in Wayne County. MIDC Grant Manager Rebecca Mack and Regional Manager Kelly McDoniel will provide an overview of the compliance plan materials and will walk participants through the application itself. An interactive question and answer session will be facilitated by Marla McCowan, the MIDC’s Director of Training, Outreach & Support.
Watch the webinar here.

Commission Meeting
2018-01-05 05:00 - 12:00, 2018-01-08 05:00 - 12:00 | MIDC Office, 200 N Washington, Lansing, MI, United States
A special meeting to review compliance plans submitted by Michigan indigent defense delivery systems pursuant to MCL 780.993.

MIDC Special Meeting (compliance plan review)
2018-03-26 05:00 - 11:00 | MIDC Office, 200 N Washington, Lansing, MI, United States

Webinar: MIDC Update and Information on Proposed Standards
2018-06-05 07:30 - 08:30 | Webinar
PLEASE NOTE: This event is at capacity, but we’ve added a session for later the same day! If you want to register for the next event at 4:00 p.m., use this link:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/midc-update-and-information-on-proposed-next-standards-added-session-tickets-46628249349
The MIDC staff is pleased to provide an informal update on the activity of the Commission, and give an overview of the next standards for indigent defense delivery systems before the public hearing.
Read the Spring 2018 update here.
For questions or concerns, or for assistance with registration, please contact Marla McCowan at mmccowan@michiganidc.gov or 517-388-6702.

WEBINAR: MIDC Update and Information on Proposed Standards (ADDED SESSION)
2018-06-05 11:00 - 12:30 | Webinar
Note: the webinar at 12:30 is at capacity.
The MIDC staff is pleased to provide an informal update on the activity of the Commission, and give an overview of the next standards for indigent defense delivery systems before the public hearing.
Read the Spring 2018 update here.
Register for the 4:00 p.m. webinar here.
For questions or concerns, or for assistance with registration, please contact Marla McCowan at mmccowan@michiganidc.gov or 517-388-6702.

Commission Meeting
2018-06-12 05:00 - 12:00 | MIDC Office, 200 N Washington, Lansing, MI, United States
The general business meeting will begin at 10 a.m. and will include consideration of resubmitted compliance plans.
Beginning at 1 p.m. the MIDC will hold a Public Hearing on Proposed Standards 5, 6, 7, and 8 pursuant to MCL 780.985(4).
Business Meeting Agenda
Public Hearing Agenda
