Friday, February 27, 2026 ~ 12:00-1:00pm Webinar Via Zoom ~ 1 CLE Credit Hour Free to all Michigan Criminal Defense Attorneys and Defense Support Staff Members Use registration code: KNOWMIDCFREE (Separate Zoom registration also required - See confirmation email for Zoom registration link!!) Presented By Marla McCowan, MIDC Deputy Director Click here to learn more about Marla: https://michiganidc.gov/staff/marla-mccowan/ Description: The Michigan Indigent Defense Commission has dramatically changed our State's criminal legal system and practice: how assignments are made, how attorneys are paid, and who approves requests for resources needed for clients and their representation. This session will review the MIDC's standards and client-centered best practices for compliance. We will also cover answers to the most common questions about attorney billing, caseload caps, how to obtain expert and investigative funding, and more. Take-Aways: Understand all MIDC Standards, including the new standards covering caseloads, qualification, and review of counsel. Review attorney billing practices including allowable expenses and common mistakes to avoid ensuring payment for services and understand the MIDC's role related to the attorney compensation standard. Understand how to seek funding for defense experts, investigators, and related resources - everything you need to adequately defend your client through the case.
Friday, February 27, 2026 ~ 12:00-1:00pm
Webinar Via Zoom ~ 1 CLE Credit Hour
Free to all Michigan Criminal Defense Attorneys and Defense Support Staff Members
Use registration code: KNOWMIDCFREE
(Separate Zoom registration also required -
See confirmation email for Zoom registration link!!)
Presented By Marla McCowan, MIDC Deputy Director
Click here to learn more about Marla:
https://michiganidc.gov/staff/marla-mccowan/
Description: The Michigan Indigent Defense Commission has dramatically changed our State's criminal legal system and practice: how assignments are made, how attorneys are paid, and who approves requests for resources needed for clients and their representation. This session will review the MIDC's standards and client-centered best practices for compliance. We will also cover answers to the most common questions about attorney billing, caseload caps, how to obtain expert and investigative funding, and more.
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