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Capital Case Attorney Trial Checklist (Criminal)

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective April 25, 2019

This form is a checklist used by attorneys in death penalty cases to keep track of all the records needed during the trial. It helps make sure that all required paperwork and information are collected and submitted to the court.

The court describes it as: The defense attorney or prosecutor in a capital case uses this form to make sure their party has all the records required of them throughout the trial. This form is also used to certify to the court that each party has reviewed these requirements.

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Where this fits in a case

General & info

Information / general use — not tied to one step of a case

This form is used throughout a criminal trial where the death penalty might be decided. Attorneys must sign and submit it early in the trial process.

Either party may file.

Official instructions

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

Common questions

Who needs to sign this form?
The defense attorney or the prosecutor must sign and submit this checklist. This must happen within 10 days of the attorney's first appearance in court.
What is the purpose of this checklist?
It is a tool to help attorneys make sure they follow all the rules for preparing the official record of the trial. This makes the record easier for both the lawyers and the court to handle.
Does this form require a fee?
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 April 25, 2019.

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