Comment Period for Standards Ends May 1st

On January 11, 2016 the Michigan Supreme Court issued a news release about the proposed minimum standards being published for public comment, together with Administrative Order 2016-xx:

On order of the Court, this is to advise that the Court is considering adoption of an administrative order that would establish minimum standards for appointed counsel as proposed by the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission. Before determining whether the proposal should be adopted, changed before adoption, or rejected, this notice is given to afford interested persons the opportunity to comment on the form or the merits of the proposal or to suggest alternatives.  The Court welcomes the views of all. This matter also will be considered at a public hearing.

View the entire Administrative Order on the Michigan Supreme Court’s website.  The Court will post the notice and agenda for the public hearing on the Administrative Matters & Court Rules Page.

The comment period expires on May 1, 2016.  Comments will be posted on the Michigan Supreme Court’s website.