indigent defense

What happened on the campus of Wayne State University, where protesters calling for divestment from Israel were arrested and removed. Also, the human history of Michigan Central, a glorious welcoming spot for many first arrivals to Detroit in the 20th century.Plus, how Michigan overhauled its system for accused citizens who can’t afford their own lawyers.

State GOP infighting and lawsuits, Michigan's lack of indigent defense for juveniles, and what to do with "zombie" malls.

There are now statewide standards to determine when a criminal defendant is entitled to a publicly funded lawyer. It’s part of a years-long effort to overhaul the system.

Today on Stateside, negotiations over the state budget continue between Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the state Legislature. Plus, the 1930s program that…

The state budget recently signed by Governor Snyder contains an unprecedented amount of money to improve legal defense for poor defendants charged with a…

Stateside's Cynthia Canty recently spoke with David Carroll of the 6th Amendment Center about its new report, which concludes that public defenders in…

Low-income people who have a valid legal claim but can't afford a lawyer can now get free advice on how to represent themselves.A new legal clinic…

Today was the deadline for Michigan counties to submit plans for indigent defense reform to the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission (MIDC). Those plans…

Tomorrow morning, the Michigan Court of Claims will hear a lawsuit filed by Oakland County. The county is challenging new criminal defense standards for…

The Ingham County Sheriff's Office announced this week it will no longer detain people at the request of immigration, without a judge's order. It says…