CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACT

INSTRUCTIONS


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The Clerk's Office staff will audit your voucher to ensure that your claims are allowable under the Criminal Justice Act (CJA) and the Guidelines for the Administration of the Criminal Justice Act (Guidelines), adopted by the Judicial conference of the United States. The staff will flag claims that exceed the limits and will strike claims that are not allowable under the Act or the Guidelines. Your claim will be reviewed for reasonableness and compliance with the CJA and the Guidelines by the United States District Judge or Magistrate Judge who presides over your case.

If you are not able to locate the instruction you are looking for, please contact Lori Inferrera, Division Manager, at 203-773-2415.

Instructions for completing CJA Voucher - CJA 20 Attorney Data Information Instructions
Tips for completing Attorney CJA Vouchers - CJA 20

Attorney Payment Data Information Sheet

Instructions for completing CJA Vouchers for Expert & Other Services - CJA 21 Instructions for completing CJA Voucher of Transcripts - CJA 24
CJA Rates Notice re: Availability of Investigative, Expert and other services
Travel Instructions Expert Service Requirements CJA 25
CJA Voucher Process Flowchart Notice Re Paralegal & Law Student Intern Expenses


 

 

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