BJA FY 14 National Training and Technical Assistance: Capital Case Litigation

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The purpose of the Capital Case Litigation Initiative (CCLI) (supported by and funded through 42 U.S.C. §14163 et seq.) is to assist states with: (1) improving the quality of legal representation provided to indigent defendants in state capital cases, and (2) enhancing the ability of prosecutors to effectively represent the public in state capital cases. Pursuant to the authorizing statute, 42 U.S.C. § 14163e(b), CCLI funding must be allocated equally between the defense and prosecution. This FY 2014 grant announcement specifically focuses on purpose (1) above: improving the quality of legal representation provided to indigent defendants in state capital cases. Purpose (2), enhancing the ability of prosecutors to effectively represent the public in state capital cases, is being funded separately and is not covered in this grant announcement.

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