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This page contains information necessary to the court's Criminal Justice Act (CJA) Panel members as well as other counsel, not members of the panel, who represent defendants in criminal actions before the court.

CJA Plan
Contains the court's Plan for the Adequate Representation of Defendants Pursuant to the Criminal Justice Act (CJA) dated 2/1/07.

CJA Guide to Judiciary Policy-Volume 7
The CJA Guide to Judiciary Policy sets forth Judicial Conference policies 1) on the appointment of counsel under the Criminal Justice Act and related statutes, 2) on the payment of private “panel” attorneys, 3) on the authorization and payment for services other than counsel in federal criminal representations, and 4) governing federal defender organizations.

CJA Voucher-Frequently Asked Questions
Addresses common questions and problems attorneys encounter when completing CJA Vouchers.

Panel Attorney Resources
Provides general information and links to assist criminal defense attorneys.

Membership Requirements and Application Materials
Outlines the criteria for membership on the CJA Panel.

Reference Manual
Contains information on procedures, filing of vouchers, and other important matters.

Training Library
Reference material and videotapes of various CJA Panel training sessions.

Panel members should Subscribe to CJA Notices.

Any attorney who subscribes to any of the list service notices will automatically receive local rule updates.