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The Michigan Indigent Defense Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed Standards 5, 6, 7, and 8 in Lansing, Michigan during the Commission meeting to be held on June 12, 2018.

The proposed standards address the need for independence from the judiciary, defender workload limitations, qualification and review of attorneys accepting assignments in adult criminal cases, and economic incentives and disincentives.  Read the full text of the standards here.

Download the complete packet of standards here.

Comments on the proposed standards can be sent to the MIDC via email at comments@michiganidc.gov or mailed to the MIDC’s office at 200 N. Washington Square, 3rd Floor, Lansing, MI 48913.

Comments are due no later than June 12, 2018.

The complete packet of minimum standards for indigent defense delivery systems is available to download from the MIDC’s website here.  Standards 1, 2, 3, and 4 have been approved by the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs effective May 22, 2017.   Information for funding units can be found on our website here including contact information for our Regional Managers working statewide.

Standards 5, 6, 7 and 8 have been proposed by the MIDC and a comment period is open until June12, 2018.

Read the complete packet of standards here.

Visit our standards page for more information.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: February 12, 2018 by 5:00 p.m.

Apply online by clicking here.

Regional Manager: South Central Michigan

Counties covered:  Clinton, Eaton, Genesee, Gratiot, Hillsdale, Ingham, Jackson, Lenawee, Livingston, Monroe, Shiawassee, and Washtenaw.

Summary

The Michigan Indigent Defense Commission (MIDC) is seeking a Regional Manager to facilitate the creation of superior systems for representation of indigent clients charged with crimes. Regional Managers provide direction and guidance to indigent defense delivery systems around the state on compliance with MIDC-enacted standards. They serve as the liaisons between local systems and the MIDC.

This challenging and rewarding opportunity will require the skills of a diplomat and knowledge of indigent defense systems and models.  Regional Managers must have a thorough working knowledge of the MIDC Act and a wide variety of models of indigent defense delivered locally in Michigan and nationwide.  Successful candidates will work with criminal justice stakeholders to design the most appropriate plans for meeting minimum standards for indigent defense in a particular county or system.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Meet with partners in the local indigent defense delivery system(s) in the designated region including but not limited to county commissioners, administrators, staff, and other local government representatives, and assist with the coordination of compliance plans for MIDC Standards and best practices;
• Identify and meet with many key members of the local criminal justice systems including court staff, judges, criminal defense attorney practitioners, prosecutors and jail staff, to collaborate on compliance with MIDC standards for best practices in indigent defense representation;
• Prepare and deliver presentations about the work of the MIDC to all system stakeholders;
• Offer practical and innovative solutions at the local level for indigent defense reform;
• Assist on other projects as assigned.

Education and Experience

Preferred candidates will have a juris doctor degree and experience representing indigent clients.  A minimum of five years of progressively more responsible work experience working in court, public, or business administration, or representing indigent clients is desired.  A bachelor’s degree is required, and a master’s degree in public or business administration or a juris doctor from an accredited law school may be substituted for two years of experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Due to significant travel within the region, an individual with a valid driver’s license and insured vehicle is required.

Work Location:

The ideal candidate should be based in a South Central Michigan county as indicated in the position description.

Periodic travel to the MIDC Office in Lansing, Michigan is expected.

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For applicants not currently residing or working in the South Central Michigan region: please describe in your cover letter your connection to the area or other reason for interest in the region.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: February 12, 2018 by 5:00 p.m.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The MIDC staff conducted a series of webinars for funding units around Michigan during the month of September.  Each session lasted approximately one-hour, and all are available to view online.  The webinars provided an overview of the compliance plan materials and walked participants through the application itself.  The sessions were facilitated by Rebecca Mack, the MIDC’s Grant Manager, and by Marla McCowan, the MIDC’s Director of Training, Outreach & Support.  Regional Managers moderated an interactive question and answer session at the end of each presentation.

Use these links to view the webinar for the Western Michigan region, the Mid-Michigan region, the South Central Michigan region, the Northern Michigan region, the Oakland/Macomb/St. Clair/Lapeer region, and the Wayne County region.

A handout for the PowerPoint presentation is here.  Additional materials are available on our grants page.

A webinar detailing instructions for funding units to register for the MIDC portal, used to upload compliance plans and related documents, can be found here: