Detroit — Ch. 22 Art. X Right to Counsel in Eviction Proceedings § 22-10-4

(a) The Program and all services provided under this section are subject to Section 22-10-8 of this Code.
(b) The Coordinator shall establish a program no later than October 1, 2022, to provide full legal representation in accordance with this article and conduct outreach to covered individuals who appear in covered proceedings. All covered individuals shall receive full legal representation in accordance with this article no later than their first scheduled appearance in a covered proceeding, or as soon thereafter as is practicable and as scheduled by the Court. If the projected demand for legal services exceeds the available funds, the Coordinator shall prioritize the provision of full legal representation, including, but not limited to, decisions as to appeals, by financial need, the merits of the case, and recommendations jointly developed in partnership with designated organizations.
(c) The Coordinator shall establish an annual budget for the Program to allocate the funds available for the Program for the fiscal year. The budget shall be for a period that is coterminous with the City's fiscal year and includes the cost of administering the Program. The Coordinator shall use the most recent eviction case filings reported by the 36th District Court to establish the budget. Prior to the commencement of the Program, and no later than July 30th of each fiscal year commencing in 2023 and thereafter, the Coordinator shall publish the budget and a summary of any subsequent changes to the budget on the City of Detroit's website.
(d) Any legal services performed by a designated organization pursuant to this article shall not supplant, replace, or satisfy any obligations or responsibilities of such designated organization pursuant to any other program, agreement, or contract.
(e) The lawyers providing such counsel shall be licensed in the State of Michigan with experience and competency to provide such legal representation, and the designated organizations shall be funded by the City pursuant to this article. In competitively procuring designated organizations, the Coordinator shall consider an organization's experience and competency in providing full legal representation to covered individuals.