Calls for Public Participation: Ohio Considers Death Penalty Counsel Amendments, Arizona Interviews Judicial Candidates
The Ohio amendments would formally apply representation rules to all stages of death penalty cases, including post-conviction petitions and appeals, and establish standard qualifications for lawyers that want to lead or co-counsel post-conviction death penalty cases.
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The Supreme Court of Ohio is accepting public comments on proposed amendments to the court’s ‘Rules for Appointment of Counsel in Capital Cases,’ which govern representation for death penalty cases. The amendments would formally apply representation rules to all stages of death penalty cases, including post-conviction petitions and appeals, and establish standard qualifications for lawyers that want to lead or co-counsel post-conviction death penalty cases. Information on how to submit your public comment can be found here.
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey is also soliciting public comment as part of the interview process for candidates who may be selected to fill a Yuma County judicial vacancy. Members of the public in Arizona can find information on how to participate in the interview session (or submit written comments and read candidate applications) here.
