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MI HB5846

Bill

Status

Passed

12/31/2016

Primary Sponsor

David LaGrand

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Origin

House of Representatives

98th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 17 of the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission Act (2013 PA 93) to make local government compliance with approved indigent defense plans contingent on receipt of the grant amount specified in the approved plan and cost analysis.

  • Allows the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission (MIDC) to proceed under Section 15 enforcement provisions if an indigent criminal defense system breaches its duty to comply with its approved plan.

  • Takes effect only upon enactment of House Bills 5842, 5843, 5844, and 5845 of the 98th Legislature.

Legislative Description

Courts; appointed counsel; reference to autonomy; eliminate and establish a salary and expenses structure. Amends sec. 17 of 2013 PA 93 (MCL 780.997).

State agencies (existing): licensing and regulatory affairs

Last Action

Assigned Pa 443'16 With Immediate Effect

12/31/2016

Committee Referrals

Judiciary10/18/2016
Criminal Justice9/8/2016

Full Bill Text

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