The Wayne County's Indigent Defense Services Department (IDSD) is located in Detroit, Michigan. The goal of the IDSD is to facilitate effective representation for the accused and support assigned counsels seeking a fair and just criminal justice system. IDSD manages the county's indigent defense system, including the public defender office component and the private assigned counsel component of felony cases assigned to criminal defense counsel. IDSD is also 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 independence from the judiciary. The IDSD is funded through annual state grants from the MIDC and funding received from the County. If you wish to have more information, don't hesitate to contact Wayne County's IDSD office by accessing the contact information.