What should I do if my compensation claims exceed the statutory maximum?

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If the amount of compensation claimed (compensation only, not expenses) exceeds the statutory maximum (see 18 § 3006A(d)(2) for the allowed maximums), a motion to exceed should accompany the voucher. Remember that the maximum applies per case and per defendant. Thus, if you replaced another CJA attorney, his/her claim must be added to your total to determine whether the statutory maximum has been reached. Please also note that for cases filed on or after August 1, 2012, a Cost Containment Interim Voucher and proposed budget must be filed as soon as the accumulated compensation reaches the statutory maximum.