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When a capital case goes “non-death,” should you continue to use Form CJA30 (and Form CJA31) or switch to Form CJA20 (and Form CJA21)?

Type: 
CJA Capital Representations FAQ
Answer: 

The guiding principle is:  “Once a 30, always a 30.”  Once counsel is appointed on (or submits) a Form CJA30 (because the case is death-eligible or an authorized capital case), even if it is determined that the death penalty will not be sought, the court and appointed counsel should continue to use Form CJA30 (and Form CJA31 for service providers).