Appointed Counsel

The annual application period for the Court's CJA Appellate Panels runs from June 1, 2010, to September 1, 2010. Counsel with experience in federal criminal law and appellate procedure are invited to apply for panel membership using the CJA Panel Application Form. The Court will take final action on the applications in the fall, and appointments to the panel extend for a 3-year term. CJA Appellate Panel members are appointed on appeal in cases in which trial counsel has been granted leave to withdraw. For members whose terms have expired, reapplication can be made by an abbreviated application for renewal within 12 months of expiration of your term.

Guidelines & Plans

• Guidelines for Administration of the Criminal Justice Act (Vol. VII Guide to Judiciary Policies & Procedures)
• Fourth Circuit Plan in Implementation of the Criminal Justice Act
• Fourth Circuit Plan for the Composition and Administration of the CJA Appellate and Capital Appellate Panels
• Judicial Council Order 113, Death Penalty Representation in the Fourth Circuit (October 3, 1996)
• Memorandum to Attorneys Appointed under the Criminal Justice Act

Payment Information & Forms

CJA Appointments in Non-Capital Criminal, Habeas, § 2255, Commitment, & Forfeiture Cases

• CJA Payment in Non-Capital Cases/Time and Expense Worksheets
• CJA 20 Voucher for Attorney Services in Non-Capital Cases
• CJA 20 Voucher Instructions
• CJA 21 Voucher for Expert & Other Services in Non-Capital Cases
• CJA 21 Voucher Instructions
• CJA 23 Financial Affidavit
• CJA 24 Voucher for Preparation of Transcript
• CJA 24 Voucher Instructions
• CJA 27 Excess Compensation Statement
• CJA Notice Regarding Government Travel Rates

Non-CJA Assignments in Other Civil Cases

• Court-Assigned Counsel Payment (Non-CJA Cases)/Time and Expense Worksheets
• Court-Assigned Counsel Voucher (Non-CJA Cases)
• Court-Assigned Counsel Voucher Instructions (Non-CJA Cases)
• Court-Assigned Voucher for Printing Services

Capital Cases & CJA Appointments

• Order 113 of the Fourth Circuit Judicial Council Governing Death Penalty Representation
• Certificate of Death Penalty Case
• CJA Payment in Capital Cases/Time and Expense Worksheets
• CJA 30 Voucher for Attorney Services in Capital Cases
• CJA 30 Voucher Instructions
• CJA 31 Voucher for Expert & Other Services in Capital Cases
• CJA 31 Voucher Instructions
• CJA 24 Voucher for Preparation of Transcript
• CJA 24 Voucher Instructions
• CJA Notice Regarding Government Travel Rates

Training

• Office of Defender Services Training Branch
• U.S. Sentencing Commission Training & Education

Inmate Locator

• Federal Bureau of Prisons Inmate Locator