Rule *122-4 - Standards for Appointment of Appellate Counsel in Cases Where the Death Penalty Has Not Been Imposed(A)Qualifications for CounselAn attorney may be appointed as appellate counsel in cases in which the death penalty has not 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) Has provided a writing sample to the Screening Committee for one of the cases which meet the requirements referenced in paragraph 3 below;(3) Has filed briefs within the past two years, as appellate counsel in either the Pennsylvania Supreme or Superior Court in no fewer than three criminal cases, or has otherwise demonstrated to the Screening Committee appellate experience and a knowledge of Pennsylvania appellate practice comparable with the requirements set forth in Rule *122-3;(4) Is readily available to accept appointments.Amended September 20, 2019, effective 12/2/2019