Ohio R. Appt. Coun. Cap. Cases 6.01

As amended through October 29, 2024
Section 6.01 - Duty of Court

A court that has appointed an attorney as counsel for an indigent defendant in a capital case pursuant to Appt.Coun.R. 5.02 or 5.03 shall monitor the performance of the attorney to ensure the defendant is receiving high quality representation. In determining "high quality representation," the court may consider the American Bar Association's Guidelines for the Appointment and Performance of Defense Counsel in Death Penalty Cases. The court, in addition to any other action it may take, shall report to the Commission on Appointment of Counsel in Capital Cases an attorney who has not provided high quality representation.

Ohio R. Appt. Coun. Cap. Cases 6.01

Effective Date:2/1/2015