(A) In order to be eligible for appointment to represent criminal defendants in
the District of South Carolina, counsel must be approved by the court after
completion of proper application and review by the Criminal Justice Act
Committee. Application forms may be obtained from the clerk of court.
See 18 U.S.C. § 3006A (Criminal Justice Act).
(B) In order to be considered for appointment in capital matters in the District
of South Carolina, counsel must file a separate application and be
approved by the court. Application forms may be obtained from the clerk
of court. Under extraordinary circumstances, the court may waive
requirements of this rule for a specific case. See 18 U.S.C. § 3005 (setting
forth requirements for capital case appointments).
