Supporting Assigned Counsel
Seeking a Fair and Just Criminal Justice System
Facilitating Effective Representation for the Accused
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Prospective Managed Assigned Counsel Applicants
The Spring 2026 roster application period has now closed. The Fall 2026 application period will open October 30. Click the link below for more information about the application process.
Apply to Our Roster
Standard 6 Attorney Caseload Update
IDSD has a new automated process for requesting the removal of felony assignments from the attorney caseload count. MAC roster attorneys may submit a Jira form using the button below to submit their request. For additional guidance, attorneys may refer to the Standard 6 Workload Reference Guide.
Attorney Case Count Removal Form
IDSD IT OFFICE HOURS
The IDSD IT team is offering open office hours to attorneys, investigators and experts, every Friday of the month from 1-2PM via Zoom. IT office hours are a great way to get help with technical issues related to IDSD software.
Please note: we will not be holding office hours on June 12.
Click Here to Join Office Hours
Wayne County's Indigent Defense Services Department (IDSD), formerly Office of Public Defense Services (OPDS), was launched in August 2020. IDSD is responsible for developing and implementing plans for compliance with the standards of the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission (MIDC). Approved standards include training of assigned counsel, ensuring counsel at the first court appearance, prompt visitation between assigned counsel and clients, access to investigators and experts, and most recently, independence from the judiciary.
Approximately 35% of Wayne County's 16,000 assignments of counsel are presently allocated to the Neighborhood Defender Service Detroit, with the remainder allocated to private counsel qualified by the Third Circuit Court to accept assignments. The IDSD is funded through annual state grants from the MIDC, as well as funding received from the County.