Guide to Judiciary Policy - Volume 7

Part A (pdf)

Chapter 1: Overview

Chapter 2: Appointment and Payment of Counsel

• Appendix 2A (pdf)(word)(wp): Model Criminal Justice Act Plan
• Appendix 2B (pdf)(word)(wp): Model Plan for the Composition, Administration and Management of the CJA Panel
• Appendix 2C (pdf)(word)(wp): Procedures for Interim Payments to Counsel in Non-Death Penalty Cases
• Appendix 2D (pdf)(word)(wp): Procedures for Interim Payments to Counsel in Death Penalty Cases

Chapter 3: Authorization and Payment for Investigative, Expert, or Other Services

• Appendix 3A (pdf)(word)(wp): Sample Request for Advance Authorization for Investigative, Expert, or Other Services
• Appendix 3B (pdf)(word)(wp): Procedures for Interim Payments to Service Providers in Non-Death Penalty Cases
• Appendix 3C (pdf)(word)(wp): Procedures for Interim Payments to Service Providers in Capital Proceedings
• Appendix 3D (pdf)(word)(wp): Sample Order Authorizing the Acquisition of Computer (Hardware and/or Software) under the CJA

Chapter 4: Defender Organizations

• Appendix 4A (pdf): Community Defender Organization: Grant and Conditions
• Appendix 4B (pdf)(word)(wp): Model Code of Conduct for Federal Community Defender Employees

Chapter 5: Disclosure of Information on CJA-Related Activities

Chapter 6: Representation in Death Penalty Cases

• Appendix 6A (pdf): Recommendations Concerning the Cost and Quality of Defense Representation (Spencer Report, May 1998)

Part B (pdf)

Chapter 1: Overview

Chapter 2: Appointment of Counsel and GAL

Chapter 3: Compensation and Reimbursement of Expenses

Transmittal 07-005: Vol 7 10/24/11 (pdf)
Transmittal 07-004: Vol 7 05/12/11 (pdf)
Transmittal 07-003: Vol 7 02/15/11 (pdf)
Transmittal 07-002: Vol 7 01/20/11 (pdf)
Transmittal 07-001: Vol 7 07/08/10 (pdf)
Transmittal GR-17: Vol 7 01/20/10 (pdf)