230: Compensation and Expenses of Appointed Counsel - United …

§ 230.53 Compensation of Co-Counsel § 230.53.10 Without Separate Appointment (a) Unless separately appointed in accordance with § 230.53.20(b) or Guide, Vol 7A, § 620.10, co-counsel or associate attorneys may not be compensated under the CJA.

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CJA Case Management And Budgeting Policy - United States …

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resolution and under the CJA Guidelines § 230.26.10, courts are encouraged to budget any representation of a defendant anticipated to exceed 300 attorney hours or $30,000 in fees and …

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Instructions For Completing The CJA Form 20 In EVoucher

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xceeds the statutory limits set forth in § 230.23.20. The limits are $9,600 when service is completed on or after January 1, 2024, $9,100.00 when service is completed between January …

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Can an appointed counsel claim compensation for services furnished by a partner?

However, an appointed counsel may claim compensation for services furnished by a partner or associate or, with prior authorization by the court, counsel who is not a partner or associate, within the maximum compensation allowed by the CJA, separately identifying the provider of each service. ...

Can a court appointed counsel pay for transcripts out-of-pocket?

While this is the preferred method for payment of transcripts, if appointed counsel has elected to pay for transcripts “out-of-pocket,” the cost may be claimed in eVoucher on Form CJA 20 (Appointment and Authority to Pay Court Appointed Counsel) as a reimbursable expense under 18 U.S.C. § 3006A (d) (1). ...

What services can an appointed counsel obtain?

Appointed counsel may obtain investigative, expert, and other services necessary for adequate representation in accordance with the procedures set forth in subsection (e) of the Criminal Justice Act (CJA), 18 U.S.C. § 3006A . ...

How many attorneys can be appointed in a capital case?

For appointment of more than one attorney in capital cases, see: Guide, Vol. 7A, § 620.10. ...

Can a co-counsel be compensated under the CJA?

Unless separately appointed in accordance with § 230.53.20(b) or Guide, Vol. 7A, § 620.10, co-counsel or associate attorneys may not be compensated under the CJA. ...

What is a case compensation limit?

Case compensation limits apply only to attorney fees. There is no limit on the presiding judicial officer's authority to approve the reimbursement of expenses of counsel, and the chief judge of the circuit has no role in authorizing the payment of such expenses. ...