Comment on FR Doc # N/A
American Bar AssociationOpposeAdvocacy
Summary: The American Bar Association opposes Florida's application for certification of its capital counsel mechanism, arguing that the state's system fails to ensure the appointment of competent, adequately resourced counsel. The ABA highlights specific deficiencies, including a lack of qualitative competency standards, insufficient compensation and funding for litigation expenses, and a failure to enforce caseload limits or monitor attorney performance.
Please see attached comments of the American Bar Association on the application of the State of Florida for certification of its capital counsel mechanism pursuant to 28 C.F.R. § 26.20.