The California Supreme Court has approved amendments to policies and payment guidelines concerning appointed counsel in capital cases. These changes pertain to the representation of inmates facing capital punishment before the state's highest court.
These amendments reflect recent developments, including Proposition 66, known as the Death Penalty Reform and Savings Act of 2016, and the California Racial Justice Act of 2020. Both pieces of legislation have influenced how capital cases are handled within the judicial system.
The revised policies and payment guidelines will be accessible on the court's website and are set to take effect on February 1, 2025.
Feedback regarding these amended policies can be submitted online.