Develop and recommend proposals for the effective delivery of high quality legal services in
Michigan, equal and fair to all. This committee consists of several initiatives whose activities include
• Analyzing and making recommendations for positions on proposed legislation, court rules, and other policies relevant to the committee’s jurisdiction.
  
• Developing policies and programs to benefit underserved populations, including juveniles and those with special needs.
  
• Encouraging and coordinating free or discounted civil legal services.
  
• Working to increase r.esources for civil legal aid programs.
  
• Examining collateral civil consequences of criminal convictions and issues of adequate representation in the criminal justice system

Notes:
• This committee may have more than 15 members.

2009-2010 Committee List

Initiative Rosters

• Criminal Issues Initiative
• Equal Access Initiative
• Justice Policy Initiative
• Pro Bono Initiative

Public Policy Reports for 2007-2008 Session

All reports are in PDF format.

HB4406	English as Official State Language
HB4501	Increase Costs and Fees
HB4525	Corrections Identification Card
HB4753	Correction of Inaccurate Items in Consumer Credit Reports
HB4755	Expansion of Juror Pools
HB4859	Expansion of Juror Pools
HB4931	Expansion of Juror Pools
HB4932	Expansion of Juror Pools
HB4933	Expansion of Juror Pools
HB4934	Expansion of Juror Pools
HB5213	Record Expungement for Certain Offenders
HB5534	Forged Deeds
SB0645	Use of Substitute Service for Child Support Complaint

Reports

• Annual Report 2008-2009 PDF
• Annual Report 2007-2008 PDF
• Annual Report 2006-2007 PDF
• Annual Report 2005-2006 PDF