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, 2025
Type of Charge	Statutory Maximum
Felony Charge	$ 13,600
Misdemeanor	$ 3,900
Non-Capital Habeas Petition	$ 12,800
18 U.S.C. §4106A parole representation	$ 2,700
Other Representations	$ 2,700
Appeal	$ 9,700

For Work Performed On or After January 1, 2024
Type of Charge	Statutory Maximum
Felony Charge	$13,400
Misdemeanor	$ 3,800
Non-Capital Habeas Petition	$13,400
18 U.S.C. §4106A parole representation	$ 2,900
Other Representations	$ 2,900
Appeal	$ 9,600

For Work Performed On or After January 1, 2023
Type of Charge	Statutory Maximum
Felony Charge	$12,800
Misdemeanor	$ 3,600
Non-Capital Habeas Petition	$12,800
18 U.S.C. §4106A parole representation	$ 2,700
Other Representations	$ 2,700
Appeal	$ 9,100

Prior authorization is obtained by submitting a funding application which includes a declaration of counsel regarding the accuracy of the information contained in the request.

For Work Completed On or After January 1, 2025
Type of Charge	Statutory Maximum
Without Prior Authorization	$1000
With Prior Authorization	$1001 – $3,000*
*Over $3,000 requires circuit approval

For Work Completed On or After January 1, 2023
Type of Charge	Statutory Maximum
Without Prior Authorization	$900
With Prior Authorization	$901 – $2,800*
*Over $2,800 requires circuit approval

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

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