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Declaration of Counsel for Appointment in Capital Case

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective January 22, 2019

This form is used by a defense attorney to tell the court that they are qualified to represent a defendant in a capital case. It asks the attorney to confirm their qualifications using various details about their experience and training.

The court describes it as: The defense attorney uses this to tell the court that they are qualified to represent a defendant in a capital case.

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Where this fits in a case

Hearing

Stage: Hearing

This form is used when a defense attorney needs to ask the court for appointment to represent a defendant in a case involving the death penalty.

Usually filed by the person starting the case.

Official instructions

How-to guides published by the court for this form.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The form is for the defense attorney to fill out. It is titled 'Declaration of Counsel for Appointment in Capital Case.'
What does this form ask for?
It asks the attorney to declare their qualifications, including their State Bar membership, experience in death penalty trials, and specialized training.
Is there a fee mentioned?
The provided text does not mention any filing fees for this form.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect January 22, 2019.

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