Introduced
by
To transfer from the state government’s judicial branch to its executive branch an Indigent Defense Commission created by a <a href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2013-HB-4529">2013 law</a> to create standards for court-appointed attorneys who represent indigent defendants. This would address concerns that the current organization raises constitutional separation of powers issues.
Referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice
Reported without amendment
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
Amendment offered
by
To move back the effective date of the bill.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 100 to 7 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)
To transfer from the state government’s judicial branch to its executive branch an Indigent Defense Commission created by a <a href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2013-HB-4529">2013 law</a> to create standards for court-appointed attorneys who represent indigent defendants. This would address concerns that the current organization raises constitutional separation of powers issues.
