SECTION IX. APPEALS IN CAPITAL CASES

Rule 9.1 Applicable Provisions

Unless otherwise noted, Rules 9.1 through 9.6 deal specifically with all cases on direct appeal, both after a trial or a plea of guilty or nolo contendere, in which the death penalty has been imposed. If a particular issue is not addressed in this Section, the Rules set forth in Sections I, II, III, IV and V are applicable and shall be followed. See Rule 9.7 for post-conviction procedures in capital cases.