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2023 Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 780 - Criminal Procedure
Act 620 of 1978 - Appellate Defender Act (780.711 - 780.719)
***** Act 620 of 1978 THIS TITLE, BEGINNING WITH THE FIRST INSTANCE OF "AN ACT", IS AMENDED EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2024: THIS AMENDED TITLE, BEGINNING WITH THE SECOND INSTANCE OF "AN ACT", IS EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2024 *****
AN ACT relating to criminal procedure; to provide for the defense of persons accused or convicted of criminal offenses; to create the appellate defender commission; to provide for an appellate defender; to prescribe powers and duties; to provide facilities, personnel, and related assistance and services for the appellate defender and the commission; and to provide for the financing of the administration of this act. AN ACT relating to indigent appellate defense; to provide for the defense of certain indigent individuals; to create the appellate defender commission; to provide for an appellate defender; to prescribe powers and duties; to provide facilities, personnel, and related assistance and services for the appellate defender and the commission; and to provide for the financing of the administration of this act.History: 1978, Act 620, Imd. Eff. Jan. 6, 1979 ;-- Am. 2023, Act 299, Eff. Oct. 1, 2024
- Section 780.711 - Short Title.
- Section 780.711a.added - Definitions.
- Section 780.712 - Appellate Defender Commission; Creation; Appointment, Qualifications, and Terms of Members; Compensation and Expenses; Development of System of Indigent Appellate Defense Services; Development and Adoption of Minimum Standards; Roster of Attorneys; Appointment by Trial Court or Referral; Continuing Legal Education Training Program.
- Section 780.712.amended - Appellate Defender Commission; Creation; Appointment, Qualifications, and Terms of Members; Compensation and Expenses; Development of System of Appellate Defense Services; Development and Adoption of Minimum Standards; Roster of Attorneys; Appointment; Continuing Legal Education Training Program.
- Section 780.713 - Appellate Defender; Appointment; Dismissal; Duties.
- Section 780.714 - Appellate Defender, Deputy Appellate Defender, and Assistant Appellate Defender; Qualifications, Duties, and Restrictions; Court Employees.
- Section 780.714.amended - Appellate Defender, Deputy Appellate Defender, and Assistant Appellate Defender; Qualifications, Duties, and Restrictions; Court Employees.
- Section 780.715 - Salaries and Expenses; Post Audits; Space and Equipment.
- Section 780.716 - Appellate Defender; Duties Generally.
- Section 780.716.amended - Appellate Defender; Duties Generally.
- Section 780.717 - Special Assistant Appellate Defenders; Appointment; Duties; Payment on Contract Basis; Practice of Law Not Restricted.
- Section 780.717.amended - Special Assistant Appellate Defenders; Appointment; Duties; Payment on Contract Basis; Practice of Law Not Restricted.
- Section 780.718 - Office of Appellate Defender; Funding.
- Section 780.718a.added - Indigent Defense System; Fees and Expenses; Standard Procedures; Reimbursement.
- Section 780.719 - Record; Report.
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