Ohio R. Appt. Coun. Cap. Cases 5.11

As amended through March 13, 2024
Section 5.11 - Maintenance of Certification During Appointment
(A) Responsibilities of counsel

An attorney appointed as counsel for an indigent defendant in a capital case pursuant to Appt.Coun.R. 5.02 or 5.03 shall maintain certification from the Commission on Appointment of Counsel in Capital Cases as required pursuant to Appt.Coun.R. 3.01 through 3.04, as applicable, throughout the appointment. If the certification lapses during the appointment, the attorney shall immediately notify in writing the indigent defendant, the appointing court, and the Supreme Court staff liaison to the commission.

(B)Reinstatement of certification

The commission may reinstate the certification of an attorney who was previously appointed as counsel for an indigent defendant in a capital case pursuant to Appt.Coun.R. 5.02 or 5.03, but whose certification lapsed during the appointment. The attorney shall submit a new application demonstrating that the attorney has complied with all applicable requirements and providing an explanation for the attorney's lapse of certification that is satisfactory to the commission.

Ohio R. Appt. Coun. Cap. Cases 5.11

Effective Date:2/1/2015