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CJA FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS |
What is the current pay rate for CJA Attorneys?
The hourly CJA compensation rates are determined by the date and the type of work performed.
| CJA COMPENSATION RATES | |||
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| Date From | Date To | In-Court | Out-of-Court |
| Prior to January 1, 1996 |
$60.00
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$40.00
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January 1, 1996
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December 31, 1999
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$65.00
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$45.00
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January 1, 2000
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March 31, 2001
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$70.00
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$50.00
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April 1, 2001
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April 30, 2002
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$75.00
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$55.00
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May 1, 2002
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December 31, 2005
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$90.00
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$90.00
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January 1, 2006
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May 19, 2007
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$92.00
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$92.00
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May 20, 2007
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December 31, 2007
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$94.00
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$94.00
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January 1, 2008
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Present
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$100.00
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$100.00
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Can I claim mileage? What is the mileage rate?
You may claim mileage for use of a privately owned automobile.
| MILEAGE RATES | ||
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| Date From | Date To | Rate Per Mile |
| Prior to September 8, 1998 |
$.31 |
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September 8, 1998 |
March 31, 1999 |
$.325 |
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April 1, 1999 |
January 13, 2000 |
$.31 |
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January 14, 2000 |
January 21, 2001 |
$.325 |
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January 22, 2001 |
January 20, 2002 |
$.345 |
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January 21, 2002 |
December 31, 2002 |
$.365 |
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January 1, 2003 |
December 31, 2003 |
$.36 |
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January 1, 2004 |
February 3, 2005 |
$.375 |
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February 4, 2005 |
August 31, 2005 |
$.405 |
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September 1, 2005 |
December 31, 2005 |
$.485 |
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January 1, 2006 |
January 31, 2007 |
$.445 |
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February 1, 2007 |
March 18, 2008 |
$.485 |
| March 19, 2008 | Present | $.505 |
Where do I claim mileage and parking expenses on the CJA voucher?
Both mileage and parking are to be claimed as travel expenses.
If I exceed the $5,200+ expenses, is a CJA 26 required?
Yes. The CJA 26 is a two-page form on which you must provide specific justification for fees in
excess of $5,200. It must be completed and submitted with the CJA 20 voucher or a
Memorandum for Compensation Claim in excess of the Case Compensation Maximum.
Can I provide a type statement for expenses and attach to the CJA 20 voucher?
The In-Court, Out-of-Court, and Other Expenses Worksheets were devised to standardize
itemization and documentation of hourly totals and expenses. The worksheets are required.
You may also provide a typed statement of expenses, but it is not necessary.
Do I have to supply my social security number?
Yes. To process a voucher for payment, the Administrative Office must have your social security
number (16B). The taxpayer or law firm ID number (16C) is required only if you checked "Yes"
in 16A. All checks will be made out to you, not the law firm. If your firm is incorporated (16A),
a 1099 will be provided to the firm, not to you.
What do I need in order to have criminal subpoenas issued, if I'm the appointed counsel?
You must bring a copy of the signed order, to the clerk's office, allowing issuance of subpoenas for the named witness showing on the subpoenas.
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