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MI HB5843
Bill
Status
12/31/2016
Primary Sponsor
Martin Howrylak
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AI Summary
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Amends the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission (MIDC) authority and duties under 2013 PA 93 by revising section 9 (MCL 780.989).
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MIDC must develop, oversee, and enforce minimum standards and procedures for indigent criminal defense services that meet constitutional safeguards and provide effective assistance of counsel.
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MIDC shall investigate, audit, and review indigent criminal defense services for compliance with established standards, though compliant services are not required to exceed minimum standards.
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MIDC must hire an executive director to establish organizational structure, prepare budgets, manage staff, develop standards, and collect data on indigent criminal defense system operations.
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MIDC shall emphasize quality standards for defense services to juveniles under 17 tried as adults and adults with mental impairments, and make all commission policies publicly available online and to relevant state officials.
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Act takes effect only upon enactment of House Bills 5842, 5844, 5845, and 5846.
Legislative Description
Courts; appointed counsel; Michigan indigent defense commission; reestablish in the department of licensing and regulatory affairs. Amends sec. 9 of 2013 PA 93 (MCL 780.989).
State agencies (existing): licensing and regulatory affairs
Last Action
Assigned Pa 440'16 With Immediate Effect
12/31/2016