The Office of Capital Writs ("OCW"), which began operation on
September 1, 2010, is a capital post-conviction state agency
charged with representing death sentenced persons in state
post-conviction habeas corpus and related proceedings.
Mission Statement
The Office of Capital Writs is entrusted with advocating on
behalf of indigent individuals sentenced to death in Texas. The
Office works within the judicial system to safeguard the
Constitutional rights of the individual through high quality legal
representation, undertaken by a diverse staff.
