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Indigent defense funding

Detroit

Summary

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.

At a glance

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Last discussed Jul 1, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Adds $437,444 to the program, bringing it to $8,071,983.63.

✅Who benefits

Indigent defendants in 36th District Court and the roughly 100 contracted defense attorneys.

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