Ohio R. Appt. Coun. Cap. Cases 5.03

As amended through March 13, 2024
Section 5.03 - Appointment of Appellate Counsel
(A) Appointment

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.

(B) Appellate counsel designation

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.

(C) Office in Ohio

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

Effective Date:2/1/2015