Chapter 8: Special Rules for Cases in Which Death Sentence Is Authorized

Rule 800 Applicability of Part A Rule 801 Qualifications for Defense Counsel in Capital Cases Rule 802 Notice of Aggravating Circumstances Rule 803 Guilty Plea Procedure Rule 804 Procedure When Jury Trial is Waived Rule 805 No Sealed Verdict Rule 806 Closing Arguments at Sentencing Hearing Rule 807 Sentencing Verdict Slip Rule 808 Form for Jury Sentencing Verdict Slip Rule 809 Form for Trial Judge Sentencing Verdict Slip Rule 810 Sentence Rule 811 Post-Sentence Motion Rule 840 Scope Rule 841 Notice of Mental Retardation Precluding Imposition of Sentence of Death Rule 842 Examination of the Defendant by Mental Health Expert Rule 843 Optional Pretrial Hearing Rule 844 Sentencing Procedures in Cases in which the Defendant’s Mental Retardation is Asserted Rule 845 Form for Sentencing Verdict Slip in Cases in which the Defendant’s Mental Retardation is Asserted