Ohio R. Appt. Coun. Cap. Cases 5.03
As amended through October 29, 2024
Except as provided in Appt.Coun.R. 5.04, a court shall appoint at least two attorneys to appeal a case where the trial court has imposed the death penalty on an indigent defendant.
The court shall designate attorneys appointed as counsel pursuant to division (A) of this rule as "appellate counsel." To be designated as appellate counsel, the attorney shall have been certified for appointment as such by the Commission on Appointment of Counsel in Capital Cases pursuant to Appt.Coun.R. 3.04.
At least one of the attorneys appointed as counsel pursuant to division (A) of this rule shall maintain a law office in Ohio.
Ohio R. Appt. Coun. Cap. Cases 5.03