Phil. Cnty. Pa. *122-3

As amended through December 18, 2021

Rule *122-3 - Standards for Appointment of Appellate Counsel in Cases Where the Death Penalty Has Been Imposed

(A) Qualifications for Counsel

An attorney may be appointed as appellate counsel in cases in which the death penalty has been imposed only if that attorney:

(1) Has been admitted to the Bar of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, or admitted to practice pro hac vice;

(2) Meets the educational and experiential criteria set forth in Pa.R.Crim.P. 801;

(3) Has submitted a writing sample to the Screening Committee for one of the cases that meets the Rule 801 requirements; and

(4) Is readily available to accept appointments.

Phil. Cnty. Pa. *122-3

Amended September 20, 2019, effective 12/2/2019