Florida, Mississippi Certify Free Lawyers for Death Row Cases
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. This approval helps ensure fair legal help and could affect how these states handle such cases. The public can share their thoughts by June 29, 2026, so don’t miss your chance to weigh in!
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Florida and Mississippi seek capital‑counsel approval
The States of Florida and Mississippi asked the U.S. Attorney General to certify their systems for providing lawyers to people facing the death penalty who cannot afford one. If certified under Chapter 154 of Title 28, special federal habeas corpus procedures may be available to those states, based on their rules for appointment, compensation, and payment of reasonable litigation expenses of competent counsel. The public may submit comments on these requests through June 29, 2026.
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