Northern District of Illinois

VOUCHER & PAYMENT INFORMATION

Vouchers must be submitted through the CJA eVoucher system no later than 45 days after the final disposition of the case, unless good cause is shown. Each voucher will be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff for mathematical and technical accuracy. After the Clerk's Office audit, the voucher is forwarded to the presiding United States District Court Judge for approval.

Vouchers which exceed the case compensation (statutory) maximum will be forwarded to the presiding judge, and then onto the Chief Judge of the 7th Circuit.

After the voucher has been approved by the appropriate judge(s), payment will be authorized for release by the Financial Administrator.

Case compensation maximums only apply to services, not expenses. Supporting documentation (receipt, paid invoice, check, etc.) must be provided for any single-item expense that exceeds the limit set forth by the Guide to Judiciary Policy, Vol. 7, Part A, Ch. 3 §310.40(d) .

The Court will review interim vouchers when submitted and will authorize compensation at 80% of the approved amount. Within 45 days of the final disposition of the case, counsel shall submit a final voucher seeking payment for the representation provided during the final interim period. Once that voucher has been approved, counsel shall submit a Withholding Return Payment voucher requesting payment of the 20% balance withheld from the earlier interim vouchers.

A supporting memorandum justifying compensation claimed must be attached to all vouchers that exceed the case compensation maximum for judge's review.

If counsel elects to pay for court authorized transcripts "out-of-pocket", this expense must be claimed on a CJA-24 voucher.

Counsel must obtain prior approval from the presiding judge in the case for any over-night travel or travel outside of the Northern District of Illinois. Government travel rates at substantial reductions from ordinary commercial rates may be available for travel authorized by the court.

All CJA checks are issued by the Department of the Treasury and are mailed directly to counsel. Checks should be received within 10 business days of processing.

If counsel has not received a check within 30 days, please contact the Financial Department for the cancellation and reissuance of a new check.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Payments and Inquires:

E-Mail: CJA_ILND@ILND.uscourts.gov
Phone: 312-435-6066

The CJA Panel is maintained by the Offices of the Federal Defender. For information regarding application to the panel, please contact (312) 621-8300.

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