Merrill Balassone announces in a California Courts news release, “The California Supreme Court has approved a revised application form for use by attorneys seeking appointment by the court to represent indigent defendants in capital appeals, as well as a new, shorter application form for use by attorneys who seek an additional appointment.”
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New forms for death penalty appellate counsel applicants
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