Summary
The grant-funded post-arraignment defense contract has grown from $1.2M to $5.5M through amendments. Member Miller wants performance data; the city plans to rebid it next cycle so other firms can compete.
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 30, 2026.
Impact analysis
$1.55 million grant-funded increase, total contract $5.55 million.
Indigent defendants at 36th District Court get continued legal representation.
Other potential contractors are excluded absent a rebid.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Internal Operations Standing Committee
The grant-funded post-arraignment defense contract has grown from $1.2M to $5.5M through amendments. Member Miller wants performance data; the city plans to rebid it next cycle so other firms can compete.
Internal Operations Standing Committee
The state gave Detroit's indigent defense program an extra $437,444, raising the total to over $8 million, paying contracted attorneys $125-130/hour for misdemeanor defense in the 36th District Court.
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