Authorization and Payment for Investigative, Expert and Other Services

Authorization and Payment for Investigative, Expert and Other Services

This Info Applies to
These Roles

  • Attorney
  • Expert/Other Service Provider
  • Processor
  • Reviewer
  • Approver
  • Excess Approver

Introduction

This section covers the authorization and payment for investigative, expert and other services necessary to provide representation to eligible persons under the Criminal Justice Act (CJA) and related statutes. Specifically, we will address the following topics:

  • Authority to obtain services for eligible persons
  • Payment limitations
  • Policies and procedures
    • General policies
    • Policies applicable to various types of service providers
    • Interim payments
    • Completing forms [CJA Forms]

This section discusses statutory authority to obtain and pay for investigative, expert, and other services (other than those provided by appointed counsel) under the Criminal Justice Act and related statutes.