Michigan passes public defense reform legislation
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June 19, 2013
Michigan passes public defense reform legislation
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May 30, 2013
How an otherwise model assigned counsel compensation plan contributes to South Dakota’s indigent defense problems
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May 30, 2013
The criminalization of poverty: a spotlight on South Dakota
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May 24, 2013
Florida Supreme Court grants public defenders the right to declare case overload
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April 10, 2013
New Michigan public defense reform bill introduced
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April 9, 2013
Proposed Michigan legislation gives prosecutors a voice on indigent defense commission
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April 9, 2013
A birds-eye view of independent commissions in the 50 states
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April 9, 2013
New Mexico becomes 20th state with independent public defense commission
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April 4, 2013
Michigan Court of Appeals allows class action lawsuit to proceed
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March 26, 2013
Idaho passes initial reforms; Second round of reforms introduced
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March 25, 2013
Right to counsel advocates mourn the passing of Anthony Lewis
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