Michigan Public Policy Survey Questions and Data Tables

Q10a.  Public defenders and appointed counsel are receiving increased resources under new standards passed by the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission (MIDC). To what extent do you agree or disagree that with these recent increases in resources for indigent defense defendants will receive better legal representation  ?

Q10b.  Public defenders and appointed counsel are receiving increased resources under new standards passed by the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission (MIDC). To what extent do you agree or disagree that with these recent increases in resources for indigent defense defense attorneys will now be able to devote more time and attention to each case than prosecutors can?

Q10c.  Public defenders and appointed counsel are receiving increased resources under new standards passed by the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission (MIDC). To what extent do you agree or disagree that with these recent increases in resources for indigent defense equity in the criminal justice system will increase?

Q10d.  Public defenders and appointed counsel are receiving increased resources under new standards passed by the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission (MIDC). To what extent do you agree or disagree that with these recent increases in resources for indigent defense   there will be more competition to attract and retain the best attorneys?

Q10e.  Public defenders and appointed counsel are receiving increased resources under new standards passed by the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission (MIDC). To what extent do you agree or disagree that with these recent increases in resources for indigent defense more defendants in my county will choose to go to trial?

Q11.   Some people believe the State of Michigan should transition both the Courts and the Public Defenders to a regional system funded and operated by the State. Others prefer the county-based system. If the State were to take full responsibility for funding of Prosecutor’s Offices from the counties, would you support transitioning to a regional system (i.e., a District Attorney system)?

Q34d.   To what extent, if any, would you say that the ability to implement change in response to data findings is a problem that your office faces, or will face, in its collection and use of performance data?

Q35a.     Regardless of whether your office currently shares summary statistics and other performance data, do you support or oppose requiring prosecutors to publicly disclose authorizing charges and charging decisions?

Q35b.     Regardless of whether your office currently shares summary statistics and other performance data, do you support or oppose requiring prosecutors to publicly disclose habitual offender designations?

Q35c.     Regardless of whether your office currently shares summary statistics and other performance data, do you support or oppose requiring prosecutors to publicly disclose diversion opportunities?

Q35d.     Regardless of whether your office currently shares summary statistics and other performance data, do you support or oppose requiring prosecutors to publicly disclose deferral opportunities?

Q35e.     Regardless of whether your office currently shares summary statistics and other performance data, do you support or oppose requiring prosecutors to publicly disclose demographic data on defendants?

Q35f.     Regardless of whether your office currently shares summary statistics and other performance data, do you support or oppose requiring prosecutors to publicly disclose the Giglio list?

In 2018, Michigan voters approved a Constitutional amendment that created the Michigan Independent Citizens' Redistricting Commission (MICRC). How familiar are you with this new approach to redistricting in the state?

Overall, do you believe Michigan's new approach of having districts drawn by an independent citizens' commission is a better or worse approach than having them drawn by the legislature?

How much attention would you say you paid to the Michigan Independent Citizens' Redistricting Commission's work in redrawing the state's electoral maps in 2020-21?

In your opinion, how would you rate the performance of the Michigan Independent Citizens' Redistricting Commission on transparency in 2020-21?

In your opinion, how would you rate the performance of the Michigan Independent Citizens' Redistricting Commission on public engagement opportunities (e.g., online public portal, public hearings, etc.) in 2020-21?

In your opinion, how would you rate the performance of the Michigan Independent Citizens' Redistricting Commission on valuing public input in 2020-21?

In your opinion, how would you rate the performance of the Michigan Independent Citizens' Redistricting Commission on ensuring no political party received an unfair advantage in 2020-21?

In your opinion, how would you rate the performance of the Michigan Independent Citizens' Redistricting Commission on drawing districts that protect Communities of Interest (e.g., groups that share cultural, economic, historic bonds, etc.) in 2020-21?

In your opinion, how would you rate the performance of the Michigan Independent Citizens' Redistricting Commission on drawing districts that reflect local county, city, village, or township boundary lines in 2020-21?

In your opinion, how would you rate the performance of the Michigan Independent Citizens' Redistricting Commission on drawing compact districts in 2020-21?

In your opinion, how would you rate the performance of the Michigan Independent Citizens' Redistricting Commission on drawing districts that do not favor or disfavor any particular incumbent or candidate in 2020-21?

In your opinion, how would you rate the performance of the Michigan Independent Citizens' Redistricting Commission on following Voting Rights Act protections for minority voters in 2020-21?