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 meet with clients and participate in hearings during the COVID-19 pandemic. The MIDC was grateful to receive over 500 responses to this survey, and the Commission made clear at a special meeting on March 27, 2020 that (1) the MIDC minimum standards remain in effect and (2) attorneys should be provided technological means to meaningfully participate in hearings and meet with clients.
The Commission will be meeting again on April 21st and is again asking for information from assigned counsel about whether they are able to adequately participate in those hearings, and if not – what is needed to be able to participate. This survey is short but very important to allow the Commission to continue to respond to the ever-changing needs of the indigent defense community. Please take a few minutes to respond: http://obsurvey.com/survey/Follow-up-Attorney-Client-Access-and-COVID-19
The survey is anonymous. However, if you are want to have an MIDC Regional Manger follow up on the information you provided in your survey, please provide your contact information in the optional section. We appreciate your assistance in continuing to gather this important information.
Loren Khogali, Executive Director
Michigan Indigent Defense Commission
Cell: (517) 275-2845