The Indiana Task Force on Public Defense (Task Force) presented its Final Report to the Indiana Public Defender Commission (Commission) on August 22, 2018.

The report identified numerous systemic deficiencies and made recommendations for both immediate and long-term system reforms. The Commission has tentatively approved a legislative/policy reform agenda for 2019 and seeks public comment for the September 19, 2018, Commission meeting, when the agenda will be finalized.

Written comments may be emailed to information@pdcom.in.gov. Commission staff may also be reached at the link listed above for questions or comment.