HB4631 — Courts: other; duties of the appellate defender; include requirement to defend youth. Amends title & secs. 2, 4, 6 & 7 of 1978 PA 620 (MCL 780.712 et seq.) & adds secs. 1a & 8a.

HB4631 — Courts: other; duties of the appellate defender; include requirement to defend youth. Amends title & secs. 2, 4, 6 & 7 of 1978 PA 620 (MCL 780.712 et seq.) & adds secs. 1a & 8a. · Informed CitizenryThis bill amends the Appellate Defender Act to expand the scope of appellate defense services to include indigent youth. It defines 'youth' as individuals eligible to appeal orders issued under spe…Open in Informed Citizenry