Representation of Death Penalty Inmates

The California Supreme Court is seeking qualified lawyers to represent indigent persons who have been sentenced to death in their direct appeal to the Supreme Court. For information regarding applying for an appointment, appointed counsel’s duties, and payment of counsel’s fees and expenses, please use the following links:

Applying for an Appointment:

Qualification Criteria for Appointment
Application for First Appointment to Capital Appeal 
Application for Appointment to Additional Capital Appeal
 

Appointed Counsel’s Duties:

Supreme Court Policies in Cases Arising from Judgments of Death
 

Payment of Appointed Counsel’s Fees and Expenses:

Temporary Amendment to Supreme Court Policies and Payment Guidelines
SCACS Attorney Portal Racial Justice Act - Quick Reference Guide
Payment Guidelines for Counsel Appointed by the Supreme Court and Guidelines for Fixed Fee Appointments 
Memorandum Regarding Avoiding Delay in Processing Fee and Expense Applications
Cumulative Hours/Services and Expenses Compensation Form
Description of Categories Used in the Cumulative Hours/Services and Expenses Compensation Form

For additional information regarding these topics or other questions related to representation of death penalty inmates, please call 415-865-7173 to speak to the court's Capital Appointments Coordinator or send an email to capital.appointments@jud.ca.gov.