Section 3.01 - General Certification Requirements(A) RequirementPrior to appointment as counsel for an indigent defendant in a capital case pursuant to Appt.Coun.R. 5.02 or 5.03, an attorney shall obtain certification from the Commission on Appointment of Counsel in Capital Cases.
(B) QualificationsAn applicant for certification under division (A) of this rule shall possess all of the following qualifications:
(1) Admission to the practice of law in Ohio or admission to practice pro hac vice;(2) Demonstrated commitment to providing high quality legal representation in the defense of capital cases;(3) Substantial knowledge and understanding of the relevant state, federal, and international law, both procedural and substantive, governing capital cases;(4) Skill in the management and conduct of complex negotiations and litigation;(5) Skill in legal research, analysis, and the drafting of litigation documents;(6) Skill in oral advocacy;(7) Skill in the use of expert witnesses and familiarity with common areas of forensic investigation, including fingerprints, ballistics, arson, forensic pathology, and DNA evidence;(8) Skill in the investigation, preparation, and presentation of evidence bearing upon mental status;(9) Skill in the investigation, preparation, and presentation of mitigating evidence;(10) Skill in the elements of trial advocacy, such as jury selection, cross-examination of witnesses, and opening and closing statements.Ohio R. Appt. Coun. Cap. Cases 3.01