The next regular meeting of the Commission on Public Defense Services will be held on August 6, 2025 at 1:00 P.M. in person Room 500 of the Burton Cross Building in Augusta and by ZOOM using the details provided below.

Please note that Chairman Tardy has established a three minute limit for public comment. If you would like an issue added to the agenda so that it receives sufficient consideration by the Commission, please contact our office in advance of the meeting.

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Date: July 14, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Host: PDS
Credits: 1 [pending]
Cost: Free
Location: Zoom
Registration: [Register Here]

Date: August 25, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Host: PDS
Credits: 2
Cost: Free
Location: Zoom
Registration: [Register Here]
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Date: August 6, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Host: PDS
Credits: 1 
Cost: Free
Location: Zoom
Registration: [Register Here]
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Date: July 23, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Host: PDS
Credits: 1 
Cost: Free
Location: Zoom
Registration: [Register Here]
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The Maine Commission on Public Defense Services will hold a public hearing on June 25, 2025 at 1:00 P.M. the following proposed rule via Zoom at the details provided below and in person in Room 500 of the Burton M. Cross Building in Augusta.

Chapter 3: Eligibility Requirements for Specialized Panels (PDF)

The next regular meeting of the Commission on Public Defense Services will be held on June 25, 2025 at 1:00 P.M. in person Room 500 of the Burton Cross Building in Augusta and by ZOOM using the details provided below. 

Please note that Chairman Tardy has established a three minute limit for public comment. If you would like an issue added to the agenda so that it receives sufficient consideration by the Commission, please contact our office in advance of the meeting. 

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The Maine Commission on Public Defense Services will hold a public hearing on May 27, 2025 at 4:00 P.M. the following proposed rule via Zoom at the details provided below and in person in Room 500 of the Burton M. Cross Building in Augusta.

Chapter 301-B: Requirements for Payment of Paralegal and Secretarial Services (PDF)

The Maine Commission on Public Defense Services will hold a public hearing on May 27, 2025 at 4:00 P.M. the following proposed rule via Zoom at the details provided below and in person in Room 500 of the Burton M. Cross Building in Augusta.

Chapter 301: Fee Schedule (PDF)

The next regular meeting of the Commission on Public Defense Services will be held on May 27, 2025 at 4:00 P.M. in person Room 500 of the Burton Cross Building in Augusta and by ZOOM using the details provided below. 

Please note that Chairman Tardy has established a three minute limit for public comment. If you would like an issue added to the agenda so that it receives sufficient consideration by the Commission, please contact our office in advance of the meeting. 

Download the Commission Packet (Not yet available)