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IF-352

(Rev. 01/15)

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE

UNITED STATES COURTS

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20544 Date: 01/05/2022

GUIDE TO JUDICIARY POLICY

TRANSMITTAL 07-014 VOLUME/PART 7A CHAPTER(S) 1, 2, 3, 5, 6

TO: Judges, United States Courts of Appeals

Judges, United States District Courts

United States Magistrate Judges

Circuit Executives

Federal Public/Community Defenders

District Court Executives

Clerks, United States Courts of Appeals

Clerks, United States District Courts

Chief Probation Officers

Chief Pretrial Services Officers 

Senior Staff Attorneys 

Circuit Librarians

Chief Circuit Mediators

FROM: Judge Roslynn R. Mauskopf

RE: DEFENDER SERVICES

This transmittal provides notice of changes to Guide to Judiciary Policy, Volume 7 (Defender 

Services), Part A (Guidelines for Administering the CJA and Related Statutes): 

Chapter 1 – Overview

Chapter 2 – Appointment and Payment of Counsel

Chapter 3 – Authorization and Payment for Investigative, Expert, or Other Services

Chapter 5 – Disclosure of Information on CJA-Related Activities

Chapter 6 – Federal Death Penalty and Capital Habeas Corpus Representations

Throughout these chapters, references were updated to reflect the eVoucher system as the 

judiciary’s method for CJA voucher submission and processing. Additional changes include:

• In Chapter 2, aligning guidance on financial affidavits with the judiciary’s Privacy Policy and

confirming the compensability of travel time for in-person attorney-client meetings;
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Guide Transmittal 07-013 – Defender Services 

 In Chapter 3, clarifying the funding source for compensation of guardians ad litem appointed 

under 18 U.S.C. § 3509(h) and the use of government rates for experts and other services 

providers’ case-related travel; and 

 In Chapter 5, reflecting the expiration of a statutory basis for disclosure of attorney 

compensation in noncapital representations. 

The significant changes are detailed in the Redline Comparison below. 

Questions regarding this transmittal may be directed to the AO Defender Services Offices, 

at 202-502-3030. 

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[Significant changes in Chapter 1 (Overview) follow:] 

§ 130 Applicability 

The guidance contained in this volume applies to the providers of services under the CJA and related 

statutes, federal courts, judiciary personnel, and all others responsible for the operation of any aspect of the 

Defender Services program.

§ 140 Criminal Justice Act (CJA) formsThe eVoucher System

The CJA forms are posted on the public judiciary website. 

(a) The eVoucher system is the judiciary’s primary method for CJA panel voucher submission 

and processing. It enables: 

 the administration of CJA panel appointments; 

 attorney voucher submission, review, and payments; 

 service provider authorization, voucher submission, review, and payments; 

 local reporting on CJA panel operations; and 

 the implementation of case budgets. 

(b) Policies on voucher review and approval are provided in Guide, Vol. 7A, Ch. 2 (Appointment 

and Payment of Counsel). CJA forms and accompanying instructions contain Judicial 

Conference policies and guidance for voucher administration and should be consulted in 

conjunction with this Guide volume and eVoucher’s online help materials. PDF versions of 

the CJA forms and accompanying instructions are posted on the judiciary’s public website.

§ 150 Contact Information 

For inquiries abouton the policies contained in Guide, Volume 7A of the Guide, contact the AO Defender 

Services Office, Legal and Policy Division Duty Day Attorney in the AO’s Defender Services Office at 202-

502-3030 or viaby email at ods_lpb@ao.uscourts.govdso_lpd@ao.uscourts.gov. 
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[Significant changes in Chapter 2 (Appointment and Payment of Counsel) follow:] 

§ 210 Representation under the Criminal Justice Act (CJA) 

§ 210.10 District Plans 

§ 210.10.10 Overview 

[. . .] 

(e) Each district court should review, and amend as appropriate, the CJA Plan every five years to 

ensure compliance with theapplicable statutory authorities, CJA Guidelines, and other 

relevant Judicial Conference policies. 

[. . .] 

§ 210.20 Proceedings Covered by and Compensable under the CJA 

[. . .] 

§ 210.20.20 Discretionary Appointments 

[. . .] 

(f) For appointments in civil forfeiture proceedings, see: § 210.20.40. 

[. . .] 

§ 210.20.50 Proceedings Not Covered by or Compensable under the CJA 

Cases or proceedings which are not covered by or compensable under the CJA include the following: 

[. . .] 

(b) Corporate defendant cases. 

(b) Representation of corporations or other business entities. 

[. . .] 

§ 210.20.60 Civil Actions to Protect Federal Jurors’ Employment 

(a) Although not an appointment under the authority of the CJA, Congress has annually included 

statutory language in the annual appropriation for the federal judiciary’s Defender Services 

account to authorize “the compensation of attorneys appointed to represent jurors in civil 

actions for the protection of their employment, as authorized by 28 U.S.C. § 1875(d).” 

[. . .] 

(d) The court should use the eVoucher system and Form CJA 20 (Appointment of and Authority 

to Pay Court-Appointed Counsel) for the appointment and pay counsel “to the extent provided 

by [the CJA],” 28 U.S.C. § 1875(d)(1), and the CJA Guidelines. 

[. . .] 

§ 210.40 Determining Financial Eligibility for Representation Under the CJA 

[. . .] 

§ 210.40.20 Fact-Finding 

[. . .] 

(h) Financial affidavits (such as Form CJA 23) seeking the appointment of counsel should not be 

included in the public case file and should not be made available to the public at the 

courthouse or via remote electronic access. If the financial affidavit is docketed it should be 

filed under seal. See: Privacy Policy for Electronic Case Files.
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§ 210.50 CJA Forms 

The Judicial Conference of the United States, at its meeting in January 1965, approved the recommendation 

of its Committee to Implement the Criminal Justice Act of 1964 (subsequently renamed the Committee on 

Defender Services), that every district incorporate in its plan a requirement that the standard forms, 

approved by the Conference, be used. See: JCUS-JAN 1965, p. 6. CopiesThe majority of CJA forms are 

now incorporated into the eVoucher system. In addition, copies of the pertinent forms may be found on the 

public judiciary website. 

§ 220 Appointment of Counsel 

[. . .] 

§ 220.30 New Appointments Following Earlier Representations 

A new appointment on Form CJA 20 should be made for each person represented in the following 

proceedings: 

[. . .] 

(b) probation or supervised release revocation proceedings; 

[. . .] 

§ 220.30(f) Insanity Defense Reform Act of 1984 [tableI] 

U.S. Code Section Type of Hearing New 

Case 

Part of Case 

in Chief 

18 U.S.C. § 4243(f) Hearing to determine whether person hospitalized 

following finding of not guilty by reason of insanity may 

be released conditionally or unconditionally.

Also hearing to modify or eliminate conditions of 

release.

Yes 

Yes 

No 

No 

Hearing to modify or eliminate conditions of release. Yes No

§ 220.55 Standby Counsel 

[. . .] 

§ 220.55.20 Standby Counsel Services Accepted by a Pro Se Defendant 

(a) The CJA provides that “[u]nlessunless the [financially eligible] person waives representation

by counsel. . .[, the court] shall must appoint counsel to represent him.”the person. 18 U.S.C. 

§ 3006A(b). 

[. . .]

§ 220.60 Termination of Appointment 

In any case in which appointment of counsel has been made under the CJA and the court subsequently 

finds that the person is financially able to obtain counsel, such appointment should be terminated using the 

eVoucher system or Form CJA 7 (Order Terminating Appointment of Counsel and/or Authorization for 

Distribution of Available Private Funds).
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§ 230 Compensation and Expenses of Appointed Counsel 

§ 230.10 Forms for Compensation and Reimbursement of Expenses 

FormsThe eVoucher system is the judiciary’s primary method for CJA panel voucher submission and 

processing. See: Guide, Vol. 7A, § 140. Legacy forms for the compensation and reimbursement of 

expenses to appointed counsel, together with instructions for their use, may be found on the public judiciary 

website. A copy of all supporting documents that itemize or expand the amounts shown on the face of Form 

CJA 20 must be attached when submitting vouchers in the eVoucher system.

§ 230.13 Time Limits 

(a) Vouchers should be submitted no later than 45 days after the final disposition of the 

caserepresentation concludes, unless good cause is shown. The clerks or CJA supervisory 

attorneys of the concerned courts should ensure that panel attorneys comply with the 

prescribed limits. Every effort should be made to have counsel submit the claim as soon as 

possible upon completion of services rendered. While extremely late submissions may 

impact the ability to adequately substantiate claims, voucher reductions based solely on 

submissions outside of the 45-day time limit are not authorized. See: § 230.33.10 (Standard 

for Voucher Review).

[. . .]

§ 230.43 Approval Authority of U.S. Magistrate Judges 

Absent delegated authority, U.S. magistrate judges may only approve vouchers for services rendered in 

connection with a case disposed of entirely before the U.S. magistrate judge. 

[. . .] 

§ 230.60 Attorney Compensation for Travel Time 

[. . .] 

(d) Necessary and reasonable travel includes travel time to meet and confer in-person with 

clients, including when clients are remotely detained, even if teleconferencing or 

videoconferencing technology is available. 

[Note: The Judicial Conference Committee on Defender Services’ Strategic Plan stresses 

the importance of CJA attorneys meeting in-person with their clients to build and maintain a 

relationship of trust necessary to provide high quality defense representation. Therefore, 

teleconferencing and videoconferencing technology should not be used as a substitute for inperson attorney-client meetings but may be used to supplement in-person visits, at the sole 

discretion of counsel, where it would not diminish the quality of representation or adversely 

impact the attorney-client relationship.]
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§ 230.63 Reimbursable Out-of-Pocket Expenses 

[. . .] 

§ 230.63.20 Reimbursement for Transcripts 

(a) Generally, court reporters or reporting services which furnish court authorized transcripts in 

CJA cases claim and receive compensation for their services onthrough the eVoucher system 

on Form CJA 24 (Authorization and Voucher for Payment of Transcript). See: Guide, Vol. 

7A, § 320.30. While this is the preferred method for payment of transcripts, if assppoignted 

counsel has elected to pay for the court-authorized transcripts “out-of-pocket,” the cost may 

be claimed as a reimbursable expense, as provided for in 18 U.S.C. § 3006A(d)(1)., in 

eVoucher. [. . .] 

(b) The cost of transcribing depositions in criminal cases is the responsibility of the Department 

of Justice under Rule 17(b) of Fed. R. Crim. P. 

Exception: When the witness is a defense expert, the expert is paid out of CJA funds (53 

Comp. Gen. 638 (1974)).(B-139703, 53 Comp. Gen. 638 (1974)).

§ 230.63.40 Travel Expenses 

[. . .] 

(c) In determining whether actual expenses incurred are “reasonable,” counsel should be guided 

by the prevailing limitations placed upon travel and subsistence expenses of federal judiciary 

employees in accordance with existing judiciary travel regulations.travel and subsistence 

expense levels set by the Judiciary Staff Travel Regulations.

(d) Government Federal law authorizes attorneys, experts, and other persons traveling primarily 

in connection with carrying out responsibilities under the CJA to use government travel rates 

atfrom common carriers and lodging providers. (See: 18 U.S.C. 3006A note; Federal Courts 

Administration Act of 1992, Pub. L. No. 102-572, title VII, § 702, 106 Stat. 4515 (Oct. 29, 

1992).) 

(1) Government rates may provide substantial cost reductions fromor increased flexibility 

over ordinary commercial rates may be available from common carriers for travel 

authorized by the court in connection with representation under the CJA.. To obtain 

such rates, attorneys must contact the clerk of the court and obtain prior approval 

must be obtained from the appointing authority. 

(2) Government contract airfares must be booked through the carrier or the judiciary’s 

contract travel agent using the presiding judicial officercourt’s centrally billed account.

§ 230.63.70 Other Reimbursable Expenses 

Other reimbursable expenses include: 

 telephone toll calls; 

 telegrams; 

 case-related videoconferencing not covered by general office overhead; 

 photographs or video duplication; and 

 copying or laser printing (except commercial brief printing — see: § 230.66.40). 
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§ 230.66 Non-Reimbursable Expenses 

§ 230.66.10 General Office Overhead 

[. . .] 

(b) Except in extraordinary circumstances (see: Guide, Vol. 7A, § 320.70.30), whether work is 

performed by counsel or other personnel, the following expenses associated with CJA 

representation are not reimbursable: 

 [. . .] 

 telephone, cell phone, or internet service; and 

 [. . .]. 

§ 230.66.20 Items and Services of Personal Nature 

[. . .] 

(b) The cost of services of a personal nature and expenses incidental thereto which cannot be 

considered legal representation are not compensable under the CJA. Such services include: 

 assisting the defendant in the disposition of the defendant’s personal property, unless 

obtaining access to the property could reasonably contribute to a representational 

purpose; 

 [. . .]

§ 230.66.30 Filing and Other Fees 

Attorneys are not required to pay a filing fee, pro hac vice, or PACER fees in connection with a CJA case, as 

such payment and reimbursement thereof is tantamount to the government billing itself to accomplish a 

transfer of appropriated funds into the General Fund of the Treasury. Panel attorneys and service providers 

should obtain a fee-exempt PACER account for use in connection with CJA appointments. More information 

may be obtained from the PACER Service Center (pacer@psc.uscourts.gov or 800-676-6856).

§ 230.66.40 Printing and Copying of Briefs 

(a) The expense of printingspecialized typesetting, layout, or binding of appellate or other legal

briefs (including Supreme Court booklets) exceeding requirements for individuals represented 

under the CJA, regardless of the printing method utilized, is not reimbursable. 

(b) The reasonable cost of laser printing, photocopying, or similar copying serviceduplication 

expenses is reimbursable.

§ 230.66.50 Service of Process 

(a) Witness fees, travel costs, and expenses for service of subpoenas on fact witnesses, are not 

payable out of the CJA appropriation but are governed by Fed. R. Crim. P. Rule 17 and 

28 U.S.C. § 1825. 

(b) While not separately compensable, service of process incidental to a witness interview or 

other representational purpose is permissible.
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§ 230.66.50 [cont’d]

(c) If the U.S. Marshals Service is unavailable to serve a fact witness in time for a court 

proceeding, the circumstances should be documented, and prior approval obtained from the 

presiding judge or CJA supervisory attorney before incurring expenses for service of 

process. However, the judge or CJA supervisory attorney may waive prior approval if he or 

she determines that timely service of necessary process could not await preauthorization.

[Significant changes in Chapter 3 (Authorization and Payment for Investigative, Expert, or Other Services) 

follow:] 

§ 310 In General 

[. . .] 

§ 310.30 Ex Parte Applications 

(a) Ex parte applications for services other than counsel under 18 U.S.C. § 3006A(e) must be 

heard in camera, and must not be revealed without the consent of the defendant. The 

application must be placed under seal until the final disposition of the case in the trial court, 

subject to further order of the court. Maintaining the secrecyconfidentiality of the application 

prevents the possibility that an open hearing may cause defendants to reveal their defense.

(b) [. . .] 

(c) The use of eVoucher to request and authorize services other than counsel supports 

confidentiality and enhances efficiency. Such records should be made available to successor 

counsel for representational purposes upon request. However, further disclosure remains 

subject to the court’s control over CJA information as provided in Guide, Vol. 7A, Ch. 5 

(Disclosure of Information on CJA-Related Activities).

§ 310.40 Claims for Services Other than Counsel 

All claims for services other than counsel, under 18 U.S.C. § 3006A(e),, must be submitted using the 

eVoucher system and should include the following: 

[. . .]

§ 310.50 Forms for the Authorization and Payment for Services Other than Counsel 

FormsRequests for the authorization and payment for services other than counsel should be submitted 

using the judiciary’s eVoucher system. Legacy forms, together with instructions for the execution and 

distribution thereof, can be found on the judiciary’s public website. 

§ 310.70 Review of Vouchers 

Absent extraordinary circumstances, judgesreviewers should act upon claims for compensation for 

investigative, expert, or other services within 30 days of submission. 
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§ 320 Authorization of Investigative, Expert, and Other Services 

[. . .] 

§ 320.20 Psychiatrists, Psychologists 

[. . .] 

§ 320.20.20 Source of Payment 

[. . .] 

(c) Court-ordered presentence examinations and reports under 18 U.S.C. § 3552(c) are 

not paid by the CJA appropriation. However, funding for these examinations is 

available from the AO. Courts should contact the AO’s Probation and Pretrial 

Services Office at 202-502-1600 for guidance. See: Guide, Vol. 8D, § 140(f).

§ 320.20.40 Procedures for Payment 

(a) CJA Appropriation – Defense Services 

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

should be used for all payments for “defense” services in non-capital cases. See 

also: Form CJA 21 (Authorization and Voucher for Expert and Other Services).

(2) Form CJA 31 (Death Penalty Proceedings: Ex Parte Request for Authorization and 

Voucher for Expert and Other Services)eVoucher should be used for all payments for 

“defense” services in death penalty cases. See also: Form CJA 31 (Death Penalty 

Proceedings: Ex Parte Request for Authorization and Voucher for Expert and Other 

Services).

(3) TheeVoucher submissions of form CJA 21 or CJA 31 should clearly describe the 

purpose of the expert’s service. 

[. . .] 

§ 320.20.50 Dual Purpose Examinations 

(a) [. . .] In such dual purpose examinations, for the convenience of the expert providing the 

service, the entire compensation claim may be submitted onthrough eVoucher using Form 

CJA 21, or, in a death penalty proceeding, Form CJA 31. [. . .] 

[. . .] 

§ 320.30 Transcripts 

§ 320.30.10 Authorization and Payment 

(a) For panel attorneys, the preferred method for payment of transcripts authorized by the court 

is for the court reporter or reporting service to claim compensation directly on athrough 

eVoucher’s Authorization and Voucher for Payment of Transcript (Form CJA 24

(Authorization and Voucher for Payment of Transcript). Alternatively, the panel attorney may 

pay for the court-authorized transcripttranscripts and obtain reimbursement as an “out-ofpocket expense,”” in the eVoucher system using Form CJA 24. See: Guide, Vol. 7A, 

§ 230.63.20. and § 320.30.40. Regardless of which method is used, the limitations set forth 

in § 310.20 and the $7,500 limitation set forth in Guide, Vol. 7A, Ch. 6 are inapplicable with 

regard to the cost of transcripts. 

[. . .] 
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§ 320.30.30 Commercial Duplication in Multi-Defendant Cases 

(a) In multi-defendant cases involving CJA defendants, no more than one transcript should be 

purchased from the court reporter on behalf of CJA defendants. One of theThe appointed 

counsel or the clerk of court should arrange for the duplication, at commercially competitive 

rates, of enough copies of the transcript forshare an electronic copy with each of the CJA 

defendants for whom a transcript has been approved. If the transcript was provided in printed 

format, counsel should arrange for duplication at commercially competitive rates. The cost of 

such duplication will be charged to the CJA appropriation. This policy would not preclude the 

furnishing of duplication services by the court reporter at the commercially competitive rate. 

[. . .] 

§ 320.50 Guardian Ad Litem 

§ 320.50.10 Proceedings Involving Juveniles 

(a) A guardian ad litem appointed under 18 U.S.C. § 5034 is not eligible for compensation under 

the CJA or any other authorityappropriated source. Any person who is appointed as both 

counsel and guardian ad litem in one case under § 5034 should prorate time spent fulfilling 

the duties of these two offices. Only time spent as counsel on a case is compensable and 

should be reflected on the CJA claim. 

(b) A guardian ad litem appointed for a child victim or witness under 18 U.S.C. § 3509(h) must be 

compensated through decentralized court funds using BOC 2559, not the CJA or the attorney 

admission fund.

§ 320.60 Commercial Computer-Assisted Legal Research Services 

[. . .] 

(b) Claims for compensation for such services should be submitted onthrough eVoucher using

Form CJA 21 (Authorization and Voucher for Expert and Other Services), or, in a death 

penalty proceeding, Form CJA 31 (Death Penalty Proceeding: Ex Parte Request for 

Authorization and Voucher for Expert and Other Services). For information concerning 

reimbursement for the cost of direct use, by appointed counsel, of computer-assisted legal 

research services, see: Guide, Vol. 7A, § 230.63.30. 

§ 320.70 Other Services and Computer Hardware and Software 

[. . .] 

§ 320.70.40 Computer Hardware, Software, or Litigation Support Services 

[. . .] 

(b) Acquisition of Computer Hardware and/or Software 

(1) The request for acquisition of the computer hardware and/or software, or for the 

procurement of litigation support services should be submitted on athrough eVoucher 

using Form CJA 21 (Authorization and Voucher for Expert and Other Services), or, in 

a death penalty proceeding, Form CJA 31 (Death Penalty Proceedings: Ex Parte 

Request for Authorization and Voucher for Expert and Other Services). 

[. . .] 
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§ 320.80 Reimbursement of Expenses 

[. . .] 

§ 320.80.20 Government Travel Rates 

Government (a) Federal law authorizes experts and other service providers traveling primarily 

in connection with carrying out responsibilities under the CJA the use of government travel 

rates atfrom common carriers and lodging providers. See: 18 U.S.C. § 3006A note. 

(b) Government rates may provide substantial cost reductions fromor increased flexibility over

ordinary commercial rates may be available from common carriers for travel authorized by the 

court in connection with representation under the CJA.. To obtain such rates, investigators 

and other service providers must contact the clerk of court and obtain prior approval from the 

presiding judicial officerappointing authority. Government contract airfares must be booked 

through the carrier or a judiciary contract travel management center using the court’s centrally 

billed account. 

[Significant changes in Chapter 5 (Disclosure of Information on CJA-Related Activities) follow:] 

§ 520 Disclosure of Information on Payments to Attorneys 

§ 520.10 Timing 

The CJA, as amended in 1998, mandates disclosure of amounts paid to court appointed attorneys upon the 

court’s approval of the payment.

(a) The statutory basis for disclosing payments to counsel in noncapital appointments expired on 

Jan. 25, 2000. See: § 540. While disclosure provisions continue by Judicial Conference 

policy, courts should consider factors listed in § 510.30 and § 520.50, depending on the stage 

of the case, to ensure that such disclosures will not impact the right to counsel in CJA panel 

appointments. Disclosure may be postponed until after all proceedings have concluded. 

See: § 510.40. 

(b) For capital cases, disclosure must be after the disposition of the petition for habeas corpus.

§ 520.20 Documents 

(a) To satisfy the requirements of the CJA, courts may release copies of the summary payment 

vouchers (the top sheets of completed forms CJA 20 or CJA 30),amounts from the eVoucher 

system, redacted or unredacted, depending on the stage of the particular case and the 

statutorypolicy considerations involved. 

(b) Documentation submitted in support of, or attached to, payment claims is not covered 

by the CJA and needmay not be disclosed at any time.

§ 520.30 Notice 

[. . .] 

(c) Upon receipt of a request for disclosure of CJA payment information, courts may contact 

counsel about the propriety of safeguarding the information under § 510.40.
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§ 520.40 Attorney Payments Approved Before or During Trial 

[. . .] 

(b) On the completion of trial, an unredacted copy of the vouchersummary payment amounts 

from the eVoucher system may be released, depending on whether an appeal is being 

pursued and whether the court determines that one or more of the interests listed in Guide, 

Vol. 7A, § 520.50 require the redaction of information. 

§ 530 Disclosure of Information on Payments to Service Providers 

[. . .] 

(b) For capital cases, disclosure must be after the disposition of the petition for habeas corpus. 

[Significant changes in Chapter 6 (Federal Death Penalty and Capital Habeas Corpus Representations) 

follow:] 

§ 630 Compensation of Appointed Counsel in Capital Cases 

[. . .] 

§ 630.60 Forms 

Claims for compensation and reimbursement of expenses for attorneys furnishing services in death penalty 

proceedings should be submitted through the eVoucher system on Form CJA 30 (Death Penalty 

Proceedings: Appointment of and Authority to Pay Court Appointed Counsel). 

§ 660 Authorization and Payment for Investigative, Expert, and Other Services in Capital Cases 

[. . .] 

§ 660.50 Forms 

Claims for compensation and reimbursement of expenses for investigative, expert, or other services in death 

penalty proceedings should be submitted through the eVoucher system on Form CJA 31 (Death Penalty 

Proceedings: Ex Parte Request for Authorization and Voucher for Expert and Other Services). 

§ 680 Clemency 

[. . .] 

§ 680.20 Clemency Vouchers 

§ 680.20.10 Issuance of Voucher for Clemency Work 

Upon appointment of counsel for habeas corpus proceedings brought under 28 U.S.C. § 2254, the district 

court should issue appointed counsel two CJA payment vouchers through the eVoucher system (Form CJA 

30 (Death Penalty Proceedings: Appointment of and Authority to Pay Court Appointed Counsel));: one 

designated for the habeas corpus proceeding and one designated for a potential clemency proceeding. 

§ 680.20.20 Processing of Clemency Vouchers 

All attorney compensation (Form CJA 30 (Death Penalty Proceedings: Appointment of and Authority to Pay 

Court Appointed Counsel)) and investigative, expert, or other services vouchers (Form CJA 31 (Death 

Penalty Proceedings: Ex Parte Request for Authorization and Voucher for Expert and Other Services))

pertaining to the clemency representation should be submitted to the district court through the eVoucher 

system, regardless of whether the habeas corpus case is on appeal at the time.