Case Name: People v. Ellis
Court: Michigan Supreme Court
Jurisdiction: Michigan
Decision Date: 1976-03-29
Citations: 396 Mich. 956
Docket Number: Docket No. 57653
Parties: People v Ellis.
Judges: 
Reporter: Michigan Reports
Volume: 396
Pages: 956–957

Head Matter:
March 29, 1976
People v Ellis.
(Docket No. 57653.)
Defendant has requested the appointment of counsel under Administrative Order 1975-9, 395 Mich xliii. The request, the Court of Appeals record, and the trial court record have been considered. On order of the Court, the request is granted. Defendant shall file with Ingham Circuit Court an affidavit concerning his present financial status (see guidelines at 387 Mich xxxi). The prosecutor shall be furnished a copy of the financial affidavit and may challenge defendant’s asserted indigency within 20 days after receiving the affidavit. The challenge, if brought, shall be resolved at a hearing before Ingham Circuit Court at which the prosecution, defendant, and the State Appellate Defender shall appear personally to aid the court’s inquiry. Ingham Circuit Court, upon a finding of indigency, shall appoint the State Appellate Defender and shall furnish any portion of the record counsel may require.
Lawrence Ray Ellis, In propria persona, appellant.

Opinion:
Reported below: 62 Mich App 109.