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Louisiana Administrative Code

Chapter 19

Performance Standards for Criminal Defense Representation in Indigent Capital Cases

State of Louisiana

1901Purpose, Findings and Intentions 1903General Standards for Capital Defense Counsel 1905Performance Standard 2: Relations with Client 1907Performance Standard 3: Investigation 1909Performance Standard 4: Agreed Dispositions 1911Performance Standard 5: Pre-Trial Litigation 1913Performance Standard 6: Special Circumstances 1915Performance Standard 7: Trial 1917Performance Standard 8: Post-Verdict Motions and Formal Sentencing 1919Performance Standard 9: Direct Appeal 1921Performance Standard 10: State Post-Conviction and Clemency 1923Performance Standard 11: Supervision, Review and Consultation