Ohio R. Appt. Coun. Cap. Cases 3.03

As amended through October 29, 2024
Section 3.03 - Certification Requirement for Trial Co-Counsel
(A) Requirement

Prior to appointment as trial co-counsel for an indigent defendant in a capital case pursuant to Appt.Coun.R. 5.02, an attorney shall obtain certification from the Commission on Appointment of Counsel in Capital Cases.

(B) Qualifications

An applicant for certification under division (A) of this rule shall meet all of the following qualifications:

(1) Possess at least three years of criminal litigation experience in Ohio courts of common pleas or criminal appellate experience in Ohio courts of appeals or the Supreme Court;
(2) Possess at least one of the following qualifications:
(a) Experience as trial co-counsel in one murder or aggravated murder trial in the ten years prior to making application;
(b) Experience as trial lead counsel in one first or second-degree felony jury trial in the five years prior to making application;
(c) Experience as trial lead or co-counsel in at least two felony jury trials in a court of common pleas in the five years prior to making application.
(3) Comply with the general certification requirements of Appt.Coun.R. 3.01;
(4) Comply with the training requirements of Appt.Coun.R. 4.01.

Ohio R. Appt. Coun. Cap. Cases 3.03

Effective Date:2/1/2015