Guidelines and Standards for Capital Representation
Information and standards about the appointment and performance of defense counsel in capital cases, including the 1989 and 2003 ABA Guidelines, as well as analysis of Bobby v. Van Hook.
Death Penalty Representation Project
The Death Penalty Representation Project is the Association’s expert on issues related to the defense effort in death penalty cases. Since 1986 its singular focus has been to improve the quality and availability of legal representation for persons facing possible death sentences.
Featured Event
Defending Liberty and Pursuing Justice Summit
Join us for a first of its kind free ABA two-day summit taking place February 14-15 as part of the 2020 ABA Midyear Meeting in Austin, TX. Designed to engage and mobilize the legal profession on critical justice issues, the summit begins with a keynote address by Austin Mayor Steve Adler followed by two days of free CLE programming showcasing innovations in advocacy and the delivery of holistic legal services and pro bono through a race-equity lens. Attendees are also invited to participate in a variety of other substantive programming, meetings and social events offered at the ABA Midyear Meeting.
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Highlights
Learn from Volunteers!
Listen to recorded testimonials from several of our most experienced volunteer attorneys! Each recording addresses a different topic or question of interest to new volunteers.
Donate to the Project
Consider showing your support for our work by making a tax-deductible financial contribution to the Death Penalty Representation Project. Your assistance is essential to the Project’s success and to the lives of the men and women on death row.
Project News & Updates
Year-End Report & Newsletter
Read our 2019 Year-End Report & Newsletter, which includes reviews of Supreme Court decisions, death penalty news, and Project updates!
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New Clemency Resource Website Launched!
The Project has launched a new website for the public and practitioners devoted to capital clemency, as part of its joint Clemency Initiative. Visit our Initiative page to learn more!
Learn More About Our Work
ABA Death Penalty Representation Project
The Death Penalty Representation Project has worked for 30 years to improve the quality of and access to counsel for individuals facing the death penalty. This short video about our work features just a few of our pro bono lawyers and their clients.
Death Penalty Representation Project
The Death Penalty Representation Project is the Association’s expert on issues related to the defense effort in death penalty cases. Since 1986 its singular focus has been to improve the quality and availability of legal representation for persons facing possible death sentences.