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Criminal Justice Act (CJA) Information

The following is a guide to the Criminal Justice Act and the administration for the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia. The forms provided shall not be filed electronically. Original signatures and appropriate supporting documentation and authorizations are required. For additional information, please contact the Clerk's Office at 404-215-1600.

Introduction

Common Mistakes

Application for Membership on the CJA Panel

Attorney Payments & Information

CJA 20
Official Instructions

CJA 20
Example Voucher

CJA 20
Example Itemization

CJA 26
Supplemental Information for a Compensation Claim In Excess of the Statutory Case Compensation Maximum: District Court

CJA 26A
Drafting the Memorandum Required for a Compensation Claim In Excess of the Case Compensation Maximum: District Court

CJA Supplemental Instructions

CJA Rates - Hourly and Mileage

Budgeting Forms

Explanatory Memorandum
Case-Budgeting in Non-Capital Panel Attorney Representations with the Potential for Extraordinary Cost

CJA 28A
Attorney Services Detailed Budget Worksheet for Non-Capital Representations with the Potential for Extraordinary Costs Summary Budget Worksheet

CJA 28B
Attorney Services Summary Budget Worksheet for Non-Capital Representations with the Potential for Extraordinary Costs Summary Budget Worksheet

CJA 28C
Investigative Services Detailed Budget Worksheet for Non-Capital Representations with the Potential for Extraordinary Costs

CJA 28D
Investigative Services Summary Budget Worksheet for Non-Capital Representations with the Potential for Extraordinary Costs

CJA 28E
Expert Services Detailed Budget Worksheet for Non-Capital Representations with the Potential for Extraordinary Costs

CJA 28F
Expert Services Summary Budget Worksheet for Non-Capital Representations with the Potential for Extraordinary Costs

CJA 28G
Other Services Detailed Budget Worksheet for Non-Capital Representations with the Potential for Extraordinary Costs

CJA 28H
Other Services Summary Budget Worksheet for Non-Capital Representations with the Potential for Extraordinary Costs

Expert Service Provider Information

CJA 21
Authorization and Voucher for Expert and Other Services (Blank Form)

CJA 21
Official Instructions

CJA 21
Example Voucher

CJA 25
Notice to CJA Panel Attorney Regarding Availability of Investigative, Expert and Other Services

Additional Information
Obtaining Court Approval for Funds in Excess of the Statutory Maximum for the Northern District of Georgia

Interpreters

Interpreters
List of Interpreters Cleared for Entry into Detention Facilities

Interpreters Rates
Approved Rates for Spanish Interpreter Services

Links to additional CJA Information

Local Rules for the Northern District of Georgia - Appendix D: Plan Pursuant to the Criminal Justice Act of 1964, as Amended

Guide to Judiciary Policies and Procedures, Volume VII - Appointment of Counsel in a Criminal Case