Rule 6.8. Standards for Appointment and Performance of Counsel in Capital Cases
Arizona Revised Statutes AnnotatedRules of Criminal Procedure
16A A.R.S. Rules Crim.Proc., Rule 6.8
Rule 6.8. Standards for Appointment and Performance of Counsel in Capital Cases
(4) have successfully completed, within one year before the initial appointment, at least 6 hours of relevant training or educational programs in the area of capital defense; and successfully completed within one year before any later appointment, at least 12 hours of relevant training or educational programs in the area of criminal defense;
If an attorney is a member in good standing of the State Bar of Arizona, the attorney's practice in a federal jurisdiction or in another state may be considered for purposes of satisfying the requirements of (a)(1) and (a)(2).
(1) within 3 years immediately before the appointment, have been lead counsel in a trial in which a death sentence was sought or in an appeal or post-conviction proceeding in a case in which a death sentence was imposed, and prior experience as lead counsel in the appeal of at least 3 felony convictions and a trial or post-conviction proceeding with an evidentiary hearing; or
Credits
Added Aug. 31, 2017, effective Jan. 1, 2018.
16A A. R. S. Rules Crim. Proc., Rule 6.8, AZ ST RCRP Rule 6.8
State Court Rules are current with amendments received through April 1, 2024. The Code of Judicial Administration is current with amendments received through April 1, 2024.
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