public defense

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.

“Black lives matter to public defenders!”That was the rallying cry in front of Detroit’s Frank Murphy Hall of Justice on Monday, as a group of well over…

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

Last week, Michigan Radio’s Rick Pluta reported on the state Supreme Court agreeing to hear arguments about whether indigent defendants have the right to…

A Michigan agency is seeking public comment on a recommendation creating uniform standards for public defenders in the state.The 15-member Michigan…

Governor Rick Snyder signed legislation Monday that will make sweeping changes to the state’s public defense system.Snyder says the new law is a big step…

Federal judge will hear challenge to gay marriage banA federal judge is allowing a legal challenge to Michigan adoption laws and its ban on same-sex…

This week in Michigan politics, Christina Shockley and Jack Lessenberry discuss the possibility of improving Michigan’s public defense system, and…

Lawmakers hoping to change the state’s public defense system say the plan is gaining momentum, thanks to a state Court of Appeals decision.The court this…