Michigan Public Policy Survey Questions and Data Tables

Q8e.   If new county, state, or federal funding became available to your office, would additional training for Assistant Prosecutors and/or staff be a priority for allocation?

Q8f. If new county, state, or federal funding became available to your office, would victim advocacy be a priority for allocation?

Q8g.   If new county, state, or federal funding became available to your office, would community outreach events or initiatives be a priority for allocation?

Q8h.   If new county, state, or federal funding became available to your office, would pre-trial diversion programs be a priority for allocation?

Q8i. If new county, state, or federal funding became available to your office, would technology upgrades (e.g., computers and monitors, trial presentation software, etc.) be a priority for allocation?

Q8j.   If new county, state, or federal funding became available to your office, would other issues be a priority for allocation?

Q9.   If new state or federal funding was devoted specifically to continuing legal education, would you support or oppose the State of Michigan requiring attorneys in both public and private practice to complete formal continuing legal education programs? 

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)?

Q12a.   How satisfied are you, overall, with the   State Police  working in your county?

Q12b.   How satisfied are you, overall, with the County Sheriff's Office working in your county?

Q12c.   How satisfied are you, overall, with the local police departments in your county, overall?

Q13a.    Different types of crime are more prevalent in some communities than in others and may constitute different threats to public safety. To what extent would you say   violent crimes (e.g., rape, assault, homicide, etc.)   are currently (or have recently been) problems in your county?

Q13b.   Different types of crime are more prevalent in some communities than in others and may constitute different threats to public safety. To what extent would you say domestic violence/intimate partner violence   is currently (or has recently been) a problem in your county?

Q13c.   Different types of crime are more prevalent in some communities than in others and may constitute different threats to public safety. To what extent would you say property crimes (e.g., burglary, vandalism, identity theft, embezzlement, etc.)    are currently (or have recently been) problems in your county?

Q13d.   Different types of crime are more prevalent in some communities than in others and may constitute different threats to public safety. To what extent would you say drug crimes    are currently (or have recently been) problems in your county?

Q13e.   Different types of crime are more prevalent in some communities than in others and may constitute different threats to public safety. To what extent would you say   public-order offenses (e.g., DUI, weapons violations, disorderly conduct, traffic violations, etc.)     are currently (or have recently been) problems in your county?

Q13f.   Different types of crime are more prevalent in some communities than in others and may constitute different threats to public safety. To what extent would you say crime overall in communities in your county  is currently (or has recently been) a problem?

Q14a.   To what extent do you agree or disagree that most people in your county trust law enforcement officers?

Q14a.   To what extent do you agree or disagree that most people in your county trust law enforcement officers?

Q14b.   To what extent do you agree or disagree that   inappropriate use of force by law enforcement in your county is (or has recently been) an issue?