August 3, 2026

A Path Forward: New 6AC Report Recommends Hybrid Model to Improve Public Defense in Monroe County, Michigan

6AC releases a new report after an evaluation of indigent defense services and feasibility study in Monroe County, Michigan, finding that the county lacks sufficient oversight of the quality of the representation and the necessary...

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May 8, 2026

Colorado’s progress towards effective representation in municipal courts

Colorado enacts the Fairness & Transparency in Municipal Court Act, banning flat fee contracts (in most instances) and ensuring sufficient time for attorneys to meet clients to prepare arguments for bond in all municipal courts.

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February 11, 2026

Oregon Supreme Court provides relief to unrepresented defendants

The Oregon Supreme Court ruled that the state violates a defendant’s right to counsel under the state constitution when it fails to appoint counsel for more than 60 consecutive days post-arraignment in a misdemeanor and...

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