Michigan Indigent Defense Commission (MIDC)

The MIDC works to ensure that indigent defense services are delivered in a manner that is fair, cost-effective and constitutional.

[Public Defenseless Podcast @PDefenselessPod]

Yesterday, I had a great talk with three Michigan Criminal Defense Attorneys (@MQTPubDef, Jonathan Sacks of @SADOmich, and Michael Naughton) about the crisis of public defense in rural America and what to do about it.

https://t.co/2WEdqvpuzc

[Public Defenseless Podcast @PDefenselessPod]

A decade ago, Michigan PD was in a race to the bottom. Now, it represents one of the most promising systems in the whole nation! Listen to my conversation w/@michiganidc's Kristen Staley hear how it happened

Spotify: https://t.co/WsVRmTWKVK
Apple: https://t.co/Z0GZszH1Dy

[Michigan Indigent Defense Commission (MIDC) @michiganidc]

On the latest episode of @PDefenselessPod listen to former MIDC Commissioner Tom Boyd discuss the role a judge can play in reforming public defense https://t.co/0odPs37nle

[Michigan Indigent Defense Commission (MIDC) @michiganidc]

Happy National Public Defense Day! Learn about the important work the MIDC is doing to set standards and provide funding to improve indigent defense services in Michigan https://t.co/k87nG3bbMC

[NACDL @NACDL]

The #PublicDefense function is vital to ensuring fairness within our criminal legal system. #GideonvWainwright helped establish the right to counsel for all defendants. Learn more about the pivotal case and read the transcripts here: https://t.co/5DUd5SpyM8 #PublicDefenseDay

[Gideon's Promise @Gideons_Promise]

💙💙 Thank You Public Defenders! https://t.co/2NdhXD62Ii via @YouTube

[Michigan Indigent Defense Commission (MIDC) @michiganidc]

MIDC highlights from 2021: https://t.co/k87nG3bbMC

[MI Dept. of Licensing & Regulatory Affairs @michiganLARA]

The @michiganidc Michigan Indigent Defense Commission (MIDC) has announced that Kristen Staley will be the organization's next Executive Director. https://t.co/7GHVs97hNc

[Michigan Indigent Defense Commission (MIDC) @michiganidc]

@ACLUofMichigan @lorelkho Congratulations and best wishes, Loren.

[MI Dept. of Licensing & Regulatory Affairs @michiganLARA]

.@LARADirector Signs New Indigent Defense Standard, Establishes Test for Eligibility for Defense Funding and Provides Guidance for Recouping Costs of Defense: https://t.co/GBQadFSWQt

[NACDL @NACDL]

On Oct 27, tune into ‘Unrepresented: Why Counsel at First Appearance is Critical’ for a convo w/ Matt Alsdorf of the Center for Effective Public Policy, @MJMrozinski of @NLADA, Barbara Klimaszewski of @michiganidc & Chief Public Defender Tracey Lenox: https://t.co/PSxnrlVwNS

[Michigan Indigent Defense Commission (MIDC) @michiganidc]

The MIDC is looking for its next Executive Director!
https://t.co/UzcUnefc6U via @GovernmentJobs

[Michigan Indigent Defense Commission (MIDC) @michiganidc]

We have answers to FAQs about implementing the new MIDC standard requiring independence from the judiciary https://t.co/wJGlGfowRu

[Jonathan Rapping @JRapping]

On today, in 1963, in the midst of America's civil rights struggle, Gideon v Wainwright birthed public defenders as essential to the fight for civil rights in the criminal legal system. Still fighting to fulfill that legacy! @Gideons_Promise week, @#NationalPublicDefenderDay!

[Michigan Indigent Defense Commission (MIDC) @michiganidc]

Thanks @ABAesq for inviting MIDC Executive Director Loren Khogali to speak about counsel at first appearance at the Public Defense Summit today! #ABAPDS2021

[MI Supreme Court @MISupremeCourt]

.@GovWhitmer signs jail reform bills into law - @wilxTV https://t.co/cZLoNXMbiL @LtGovGilchrist @BridgetMaryMc @MIcounties @PewStates

[Michigan Indigent Defense Commission (MIDC) @michiganidc]

Please take a few minutes to see a snapshot of the MIDC's work over the course of 2020 and the continuing evolution of indigent defense in Michigan. https://t.co/Bqg2gFOZnU

[State Bar of Michigan @MIStateBar]

There’s currently a shortage of attorneys handling indigent criminal cases in the Upper Peninsula. Interested in learning about filling this crucial role? Join the @michiganidc at an upcoming webinar: https://t.co/sx9mGf7yQu

[Michigan Indigent Defense Commission (MIDC) @michiganidc]

New MIDC Standard approved by @michiganLARA addresses the ability of the state’s public defense systems to operate independently from the judiciary and with adequate resources https://t.co/i2n11HRbxL

[Kimberly Buddin @KimBuddin]

#mileg House unanimously passes the first of several bills to eliminate some mandatory jail sentences.

This is an important first step towards reducing mass incarceration, eliminating racial disparities in our legal system, and creating a community focused on #SmartJustice!

[Michigan Indigent Defense Commission (MIDC) @michiganidc]

Important criminal legal reforms in action in the Michigan legislature today. #smartjustice