(1) Adopt by rule the provisions of s. 924.055, which limit the time for postconviction proceedings in capital cases.
(2) Award pro bono service credit for time spent by an attorney in providing legal representation to an individual sentenced to death in this state, regardless of whether the attorney receives compensation for such representation.
History.—s. 12, ch. 97-313.
Structure Florida Statutes
Chapter 27 - State Attorneys; Public Defenders; Related Offices
Part IV - Capital Collateral Representation (Ss. 27.7001-27.715)
27.7001 - Legislative intent and findings.
27.701 - Capital collateral regional counsel.
27.702 - Duties of the capital collateral regional counsel; reports.
27.703 - Conflict of interest and substitute counsel.
27.704 - Appointment of assistants and other staff.
27.7045 - Capital case proceedings; constitutionally deficient representation.
27.705 - Salaries of capital collateral regional counsel and assistant capital collateral counsel.
27.706 - Private practice of law prohibited.
27.707 - Investigators; service of process.