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Order Appointing Counsel in Death Penalty-Related Habeas Corpus Proceedings

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective April 25, 2019

This form is an official court order that records the judge's decision to appoint an attorney for a person involved in a habeas corpus case related to the death penalty. It documents who the court has chosen to represent the petitioner in the case.

The court describes it as: States the court’s decision (order) appointing an attorney in a death penalty-related habeas corpus proceeding.

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used when a court needs to officially document the appointment of an attorney in a habeas corpus proceeding that involves the death penalty.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Official instructions

How-to guides published by the court for this form.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The form is for court use only, meaning the judge or court staff completes it.
What does this form do?
It states the court's decision about appointing an attorney to represent the petitioner in the case.
Does this form involve a filing fee?
The provided text does not mention any filing fees associated with this form.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect April 25, 2019.

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