WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice is inviting public comments on Alabama's request for certification of its capital counsel mechanism. This action is a standard part of a process that could give Alabama access to special federal procedures for reviewing cases from indigent prisoners on death row. The special procedures apply to states that have a system for appointing, compensating, and funding capable legal representation for poor capital prisoners during postcon . . .

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