Gov. Names Gravell, Miskel to Indigent Defense Commission Governing Board

Gravell, Miskel to serve on Indigent Defense Commission

Governor Andy Beshear has appointed Jennifer Miskel and Thomas Gravell to the Indigent Defense Commission Governing Board. The board is responsible for overseeing the provision of legal services to indigent defendants in Kentucky.

Miskel is an attorney with the Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy. She has over 15 years of experience in criminal defense, including representing indigent defendants in both state and federal court.

Gravell is a retired police officer with over 30 years of experience. He has served as a member of the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council and the Kentucky Association of Chiefs of Police.

Both Miskel and Gravell are committed to ensuring that all Kentuckians have access to quality legal representation, regardless of their ability to pay. They will be valuable additions to the Indigent Defense Commission Governing Board.

About the Indigent Defense Commission

The Indigent Defense Commission is an independent state agency that provides legal services to indigent defendants in Kentucky. The commission is governed by a nine-member board appointed by the governor. The board is responsible for setting policies and procedures for the provision of legal services to indigent defendants, as well as for overseeing the commission's budget.

The commission provides legal services to indigent defendants through a network of public defender offices and private attorneys. The commission also provides training and technical assistance to public defenders and other attorneys who represent indigent defendants.

The commission is committed to ensuring that all Kentuckians have access to quality legal representation, regardless of their ability to pay. The commission's work is essential to ensuring the fairness and integrity of the criminal justice system in Kentucky.