Florida and Mississippi Request Approval for Capital Case Lawyer Funding Mechanisms
Published Date: 4/29/2026
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Summary
Florida and Mississippi have asked the U.S. Attorney General to approve their systems for providing lawyers to people facing the death penalty who can’t afford one. The public can share their thoughts on these requests until June 29, 2026. If approved, these states can get federal support to pay for skilled defense lawyers in capital cases.
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Federal Support for Capital Defense
Florida and Mississippi asked the U.S. Attorney General to certify their systems for providing lawyers in death-penalty cases for people who cannot afford one. If the Attorney General approves those requests, the States could receive federal support to pay for competent defense lawyers and reasonable litigation expenses in capital cases. The public may send written or electronic comments on these requests until June 29, 2026.
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