Yes. The most efficient way to accomplish this is to send an email to 4cca-CJA@ca4.uscourts.gov with the basic information for the expert who you wish to hire. That way, we can create a user account for the expert before you try to request the services. We will need the following: information:
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Name
- Address
- Phone
- Email
- Category of Expert
- SSN and EIN
If you prefer to make the request through eVoucher, and the amount will be under the statutory limit of $1,000, create a CJA-21 and, on the Basic Information page, take the following steps:
1. Select the Service Type from the drop-down menu (e.g., investigator, interpreter, etc.).
2. Provide a description of the services that will be provided.
3. In the Expert drop-down box, select the blank. That will cause a number of blanks to appear.
4. Fill in those blanks with the expert’s information.
5. Click on Create Voucher.
When the expert has been entered into the system, the CJA-21 will be listed under My Service Provider’s Documents. You will then be able to open the voucher and enter the expenses and services for the expert.