‘MIDC Standards’ explored in webinar, April 19
The Criminal Defense Association of Michigan will present the webinar “MIDC Standards: Compliance and Client-Centered Best Practices” Friday, April 19, from 12:30 to 2 p.m. via Zoom.
Michigan has seen tremendous improvement and reform in the criminal legal system through implementation of Standards by the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission (MIDC). This session will provide an overview of the purpose of the MIDC’s work, the Standards approved by the commission, funding available for attorneys and defense resources, and values of client-centered representation.
This presentation will focus on:
• Understand all MIDC Standards, including increased compensation for all assigned counsel (public defenders and private attorneys).
• Know how to seek funding for defense experts, investigators, and related resources.
• Learn how the MIDC works with funding units to ensure compliance and improve public defense statewide.
Presenting at the webinar will be Marla McCowan, deputy director and training director, Michigan Indigent Defense Commission. McCowan works with trial court funding units to facilitate implementation of new continuing legal education requirements for nearly 1,800 attorneys accepting assigned criminal cases in Michigan.
To register for this free webinar, visit https://cdam.wildapricot.org.
Michigan has seen tremendous improvement and reform in the criminal legal system through implementation of Standards by the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission (MIDC). This session will provide an overview of the purpose of the MIDC’s work, the Standards approved by the commission, funding available for attorneys and defense resources, and values of client-centered representation.
This presentation will focus on:
• Understand all MIDC Standards, including increased compensation for all assigned counsel (public defenders and private attorneys).
• Know how to seek funding for defense experts, investigators, and related resources.
• Learn how the MIDC works with funding units to ensure compliance and improve public defense statewide.
Presenting at the webinar will be Marla McCowan, deputy director and training director, Michigan Indigent Defense Commission. McCowan works with trial court funding units to facilitate implementation of new continuing legal education requirements for nearly 1,800 attorneys accepting assigned criminal cases in Michigan.
To register for this free webinar, visit https://cdam.wildapricot.org.
Traffic Safety Training Program looks at ‘Over the Counter Concoctions’
The Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan will present the Traffic Safety Training Program “Over the Counter Concoctions – Just Because it is Legal Does Not Mean it is Safe ” online Thursday, April 18, from noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom.
The intentional misuse and abuse of legal pills, potions, and blends, frequently flies under the criminal justice systems radar during impaired driving investigations. This presentation will explore several lawful substances that when misused or mixed with other psychoactive chemicals can cause a driver to be unsafe operating a vehicle.
There is no charge to attend this webinar, but advanced registration is required. To register, visit https://michiganprosecutor.org and click on “Training Calendar.”
This webinar course is approved for 1 hour of credit under PAAM’s recommended CLE Best Practice.
Anyone with questions or in need of any assistance registering for the webinar should contact Amy Gronowski at gronowskia@michigan.gov or at 517-643-2114.
The intentional misuse and abuse of legal pills, potions, and blends, frequently flies under the criminal justice systems radar during impaired driving investigations. This presentation will explore several lawful substances that when misused or mixed with other psychoactive chemicals can cause a driver to be unsafe operating a vehicle.
There is no charge to attend this webinar, but advanced registration is required. To register, visit https://michiganprosecutor.org and click on “Training Calendar.”
This webinar course is approved for 1 hour of credit under PAAM’s recommended CLE Best Practice.
Anyone with questions or in need of any assistance registering for the webinar should contact Amy Gronowski at gronowskia@michigan.gov or at 517-643-2114.
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