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Application To Be Placed On The List Of Attorneys

APPLICATION TO BE PLACED ON THE LIST OF ATTORNEYS

QUALIFIED FOR APPOINTMENT IN CAPITAL CASES

IN WHICH THE DEATH PENALTY IS SOUGHT

I, ____________________________________, State Bar Card Number

______________________________________, request that the Local

Selection Committee place my name on the list of attorneys qualified for

appointment as:

lead trial counsel

lead appellate counsel

second chair

in death penalty cases.

Therefore, in compliance with the provisions of Article 26.052, Texas Code

of Criminal Procedure, I swear or affirm that I meet the following standards

promulgated by the Local Selection Committee:

I am a member in good standing of the State Bar of Texas. A

letter of good standing from the State Bar of Texas dated

within the thirty days prior to my application is attached.

I have exhibited proficiency and I am committed to providing

quality representation to defendants in death penalty cases.

I have not been found by a federal or state court to have

rendered ineffective assistance of counsel during the trial or

appeal of any criminal case nor have I filed documents

admitting that I have rendered ineffective assistance of counsel

in any criminal case.

I request a waiver of this requirement and have attached

documentation in support of the request.

I have

_____ years experience in criminal trial or appellate

litigation, and/or

I am board certified in criminal law.

Attorneys placed on list of attorneys qualified for appointment as lead trial counsel will also be placed on

the list of attorneys qualified for appointment as second chair.

Application To Be Placed On The List Of Attorneys