Entry of Appearance and Withdrawal by Counsel

(a) Counsel must enter an appearance in writing before participating in the representation of a party before the Court. The filing of any pleading or other paper relative to a case that contains the signature of counsel constitutes an entry of appearance. See Rules 13(a), 38. (b) Leave to withdraw by any counsel who has entered an appearance under subsection (a) must be requested by motion in accordance with Rule 30. A motion by an appellate defense counsel must indicate the reasons for the withdrawal and the provisions that have been made for continued representation of the accused. Prior to filing, counsel for an accused must serve and/or make other reasonable efforts to notify the accused of counsel’s intention to withdraw. Counsel must state in the motion that they made reasonable efforts to notify the accused. A copy of the withdrawal motion filed by an appellate defense counsel must be delivered or mailed to the accused.