Criminal Justice Act (CJA)

Contact Information

Sarah Spegal (Wichita and Kansas City cases)
Sarah_Spegal@ksd.uscourts.gov
913-735-2243

Brenda Wessel (Topeka cases)
Brenda_Wessel@ksd.uscourts.gov
785-338-5365

CJA Resources

• Current Rate Schedule
• FAQs
• Forms

Worksheets

• CJA In-Court Hourly Worksheet (CJA 20)
• CJA Out-of-Court Hourly Worksheet (CJA 20)
• CJA Vouchers- Other Expense Worksheet (CJA 20)

Automated Billing System

• Automated Billing Program:  Attorney Training Guide
• CJA 20 Multiple Rates Worksheet
• CJA 30 Multiple Rates Worksheet

Sample Orders

• Order for Leave to Submit Interim Vouchers – Counsel
• Order for Excess Compensation – Counsel
• Ex Parte Motion for Expert Services/Order (less than $2400 compensation excluding expenses)
• Advanced Authorization for Expert Services/Order (exceeds $2400 compensation excluding expenses)
• Order for Leave to Submit Interim Vouchers - Expert Services

Client Video Conferences

A Video Conferencing Center has been established in Room 653 at the Robert J. Dole Courthouse in Kansas City, Kansas to enable attorneys to conduct video conferences with clients at the CCA facility.  Futher instructions are available by clicking here.

Links

• National CJA Reference Tool
• Guide to Judiciary Policy and Procedures, Volume 7
• Office of Defender Services