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Criminal Justice Act (CJA)
Panel Information
Maximum Compensation Limits |
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| Felony | $7,000 |
| Misdemeanor | $2,000 |
| Appeal | $5,000 |
| Other Representation | $1,500 |
| 18 USC 4106A Parole Proceedings $1,500/Appeal $5,000 | |
Hourly Attorney Rates |
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| In-Court / Out-of-Court | $100 |
| Federal Capital Cases | $170 |
Mileage Rate |
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| 50.5 cents per mile | |
Miscellaneous Information |
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CJA Information Packet  |
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CJA Worksheet - In Court |
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Note:The maximum amount for representation in non-capital habeas proceedings is revised to match the felony limit ($7,000) for district court representation and the appeal limit ($5,000) for appellate court representation.