2025 House Bill 4070

A bill to amend 2013 PA 93, entitled “Michigan indigent defense commission act,” by amending the title and sections 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 21, and 23 (MCL 780.983, 780.985, 780.987, 780.989, 780.991, 780.993, 780.995, 780.997, 780.1001, and 780.1003), section 3 as amended by 2019 PA 108, sections 5, 9, 11, 13, 15, and 17 as amended by 2018 PA 214, and section 7 as amended by 2018 PA 443, and by adding section 14.

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The legislation amends the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission Act to include juvenile cases, establish new standards for indigent defense, and outline funding and compliance procedures, ensuring effective legal representation for indigent defendants.

Introduced in the House

Feb. 12, 2025

Introduced by Rep. Sarah Lightner (R-45)

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

March 12, 2025

Reported without amendment