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Senate approves bill expanding indigent defense for youth, 25-12
Summary
The Michigan Senate voted 25-12 to pass Senate Bill 81, which adds a voting member with youth defense experience to the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission and allows the commission to set standards and procedures for determining indigency for youth.
The Michigan Senate passed Senate Bill 81 on final passage by a vote of 25-12, approving changes to the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission that supporters say will strengthen legal representation for children accused of serious crimes.
Senate Bill 81 adds a voting member to the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission who has experience defending youth in delinquency proceedings and authorizes the commission to establish standards and…
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