American Bar Association
The ABA Guidelines for the Appointment and Performance of Defense Counsel in Death Penalty Cases set forth a national standard of practice for the defense of capital cases in order to ensure high quality legal representation for all persons facing or convicted of death penalty offenses.
Department of Justice
This Chapter sets forth the policies and procedures for all Federal cases in which a defendant is charged, or could be charged, with an offense subject to the death penalty.
American Bar Association
These Supplementary Guidelines provide comprehensive, up-to-date guidance for all members of the defense team, and will provide useful guidance to judges and defense counsel on selecting, funding and working with mitigation specialists.
Department of Justice
The Capital Case Section (CCS) within the Criminal Division was created in response to the Department's increased involvement in capital litigation and charged with overseeing the Department's capital prosecutions.
U.S. Department of Justice
The Judiciary Act of 1789 created the Office of the Attorney General which evolved over the years into the head of the Department of Justice and chief law enforcement officer of the Federal Government.
U.S. Department of Justice
Select a district to find the United States Attorney, contact information, and news from the office.
Department of Justice
The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) is a United States federal law enforcement agency under the Department of Justice that is responsible for the care, custody, and control of incarcerated individuals who have committed federal crimes; that is, violations of the United States Code.
Department of Justice
The U.S. Sentencing Commission, a bipartisan, independent agency located in the judicial branch of government, was created by Congress in 1984 to reduce sentencing disparities and promote transparency and proportionality in sentencing.
