Massachusetts Gives Juvenile Justice System a Makeover June 8, 2023 Abigail Salois Chief Counsel's Office, Uncategorized Comments Off on Massachusetts Gives Juvenile Justice System a Makeover The Impressive Top-to-Bottom Makeover of the Massachusetts Juvenile Justice System http://nationswell.com/massachusetts-juvenile-criminal-justice-makeover/ Read more
CPCS Past Award Recipients June 8, 2023 Abigail Salois Chief Counsel's Office, Uncategorized Comments Off on CPCS Past Award Recipients Each year, the Committee for Public Counsel Services recognizes the work of individuals who dedicate their careers to overcoming injustice, […] Read more
CY 2017 Committee Meeting Dates June 8, 2023 Abigail Salois Chief Counsel's Office, Uncategorized Comments Off on CY 2017 Committee Meeting Dates All meetings will be held on the 3rd Wednesday of the month, except where noted. January 25 (4th Wednesday) February […] Read more
Massachusetts Has Lost An Indigent Defense Giant June 8, 2023 Abigail Salois Chief Counsel's Office, Uncategorized Comments Off on Massachusetts Has Lost An Indigent Defense Giant Gerry Schaefer surrounded by old colleagues at the CPCS 25th Anniversary Party in 2009. Attorney Gerry Schaefer, former head of […] Read more
Honoring the Best in Indigent Defense June 8, 2023 Abigail Salois Chief Counsel's Office, Uncategorized Comments Off on Honoring the Best in Indigent Defense On May 24, 2016, at the John Adams Courthouse, CPCS honored exemplary attorneys – both public and private – social […] Read more
Supporting an Open Data Standards Approach for MassCourt Data* June 8, 2023 Ben Vivante Chief Counsel's Office, Information Technology, Uncategorized Comments Off on Supporting an Open Data Standards Approach for MassCourt Data* The following is an open reply to the Massachusetts Trial Court’s call for comments regarding its Proposed Uniform Rules on […] Read more
Gideon Anniversary – Why the Rights of the Accused Matter June 8, 2023 Ben Vivante Chief Counsel's Office, Uncategorized Comments Off on Gideon Anniversary – Why the Rights of the Accused Matter Although the American tradition of providing a zealous defense, even for unpopular defendants, goes back to John Adams, it was […] Read more
National Public Defender Day – Friday March 18th June 8, 2023 Abigail Salois Chief Counsel's Office, Uncategorized Comments Off on National Public Defender Day – Friday March 18th This Friday, March 18th, marks the 53rd anniversary of Gideon v. Wainwright, and the first nationwide celebration of Public Defense […] Read more
Nominations Accepted for Duggan, Marshall, Donovan, Blitzman, Winchester, Liacos, Mellen, Addams and Goyette Awards June 8, 2023 Abigail Salois Chief Counsel's Office, Uncategorized Comments Off on Nominations Accepted for Duggan, Marshall, Donovan, Blitzman, Winchester, Liacos, Mellen, Addams and Goyette Awards Nomination Process The Committee will present the awards at an Awards Ceremony on May 24, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. at […] Read more
Massachusetts Court Decision Could Impact Up to a Thousand or More Similar Cases across the Country June 8, 2023 Abigail Salois Chief Counsel's Office, Uncategorized Comments Off on Massachusetts Court Decision Could Impact Up to a Thousand or More Similar Cases across the Country CPCS Innocence Program Director Lisa Kavanaugh – Co-Counsel in Groundbreaking Case On January 26, 2016, Judge Robert J. Kane overturned […] Read more