Case Compensation Maximums

Case compensation limits are not applicable in federal death penalty cases.
For non-capital cases exceeding the statutory maximum, attorneys must submit a CJA 26 in eVoucher.

For Work Performed On or After January 1, 2021
Type of Charge	Statutory Maximum
Felony Charge	$12,100
Misdemeanor	$ 3,400
Non-Capital Habeas Petition	$11,500
18 U.S.C. §4106A parole representation	$ 2,600
Other Representations	$ 2,600
Appeal	$ 8,600

For Work Performed On or After January 1, 2020
Type of Charge	Statutory Maximum
Felony Charge	$11,800
Misdemeanor	$ 3,400
Non-Capital Habeas Petition	$11,500
18 U.S.C. §4106A parole representation	$ 2,500
Other Representations	$ 2,500
Appeal	$ 8,400

For Work Performed On or After February 15, 2019
Type of Charge	Statutory Maximum
Felony Charge	$11,500
Misdemeanor	$ 3,300
Non-Capital Habeas Petition	$11,500
18 U.S.C. §4106A parole representation	$ 2,500
Other Representations	$ 2,500
Appeal	$ 8,200

For Work Performed On or After March 23, 2018
Type of Charge	Statutory Maximum
Felony Charge	$10,900
Misdemeanor	$ 3,100
Non-Capital Habeas Petition	$10,900
18 U.S.C. §4106A parole representation	$ 2,300
Other Representations	$ 2,300
Appeal	$ 7,800

For Work Performed On or After May 5, 2017
Type of Charge	Statutory Maximum
Felony Charge	$10,300
Misdemeanor	$ 2,900
Non-Capital Habeas Petition	$10,000
18 U.S.C. §4106A parole representation	$ 2,100
Other Representations	$ 2,100
Crack Cocaine Retroactive Amendment*	$ 2,100

Prior authorization is obtained by submitting a funding application, declaration, and proposed order.

For Work Completed On or After January 1, 2021
Type of Charge	Statutory Maximum
Without Prior Authorization	$900
With Prior Authorization	$901 – $2,700*
*Over $2,700 requires circuit approval

For Work Completed On or After February 14, 2019
Type of Charge	Statutory Maximum
Without Prior Authorization	$900
With Prior Authorization	$901 – $2,600*
*Over $2,600 requires circuit approval

For Work Completed After January 1, 2016
Type of Charge	Statutory Maximum
Without Prior Authorization	$800
With Prior Authorization	$801 – $2,500*
*Over $2,500 requires circuit approval

For Work Completed After January 1, 2016
Type of Charge	Statutory Maximum
Without Prior Authorization	$800
With Prior Authorization	$801 – $2,500*
*Over $2,500 requires circuit approval

For Work Completed After May 27, 2010
Type of Charge	Statutory Maximum
Without Prior Authorization	$800
With Prior Authorization	$801 – $2,400*
*Over $2,400 requires circuit approval