Mich. Comp. Laws § 775.16: Appointment of counsel under Michigan indigent defense commission act.

Sec. 16.

When a person charged with having committed a crime appears before a magistrate without counsel, the person shall be advised of his or her right to have counsel appointed. If the person states that he or she is unable to procure counsel, the magistrate shall appoint counsel, if the person is eligible for appointed counsel under the Michigan indigent defense commission act.