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Annual Application Period for CJA Appellate Panel - June 1, 2018 to September 1, 2018

June 07, 2018
The annual application period for the court's CJA Appellate Panel runs from June 1, 2018, to September 1, 2018. Attorneys with a physical office in the circuit who have experience in federal criminal law and appellate procedure are invited to apply for panel membership using the CJA Appellate Panel Application. Applications are reviewed by the CJA Panel Committee, and the committee makes its final recommendations to the court of appeals each fall after completing its review of the applications. For in-circuit members whose terms have expired, reapplication can be made by an CJA Appellate Panel Renewal Application within 12 months of expiration of your term.

****When submitting the CJA Appellate Panel Application, please submit the most recent version dated 10/13/2017. The most recent CJA Panel Renewal Application is dated 11/28/2017.****