CJA 26/27

The CJA 26/27 (Statement for a Compensation Claim in Excess of the Statutory Case Compensation Maximum) is an optional form attorneys can use to request representation funds over the statutory maximum. CJA 26 is used in District Court and the CJA 27 is used at the Appeals Court. Whether or not courts choose to use the CJA 26/27, any time additional representation funds are approved, court staff will edit the Limit field on the Representation screen to reflect the approved amount.

Below are some of the ways courts may implement usage of the form.

OPTION	RESULT
Require attorneys to submit the CJA 26/27 as a separate document in eVoucher.	Courts that allow or require interim vouchers may want to require use of the form in eVoucher, especially if attorneys might submit multiple requests for funds. The CJA 26/27 document will need to be reviewed and approved in eVoucher in addition to the CJA 20. Using the CJA 26/27 form will allow courts to track requests on the Defendant and Case Detail Budget Reports.
Make the CJA 26/27 optional for the attorneys to submit as a separate document.	Attorneys may either submit the CJA 26/27 as a separate document in eVoucher, or attach a PDF version of the CJA 26/27 (or a supporting memorandum) to the Documents tab of the CJA 20. If the CJA 26/27 is attached as a PDF to the CJA 20, individual requests and approved amounts will not be reflected on Budget Reports. Amounts reflected on reports will be based on totals entered on the Representation.
Disable submission of the CJA 26/27 in eVoucher.	Courts that do not allow interim vouchers may choose to disable the ability for attorneys to submit the CJA 26/27 as a separate document in eVoucher. Attorneys may complete a fillable PDF version of the CJA 26/27 and attach it, or a memorandum, to the Documents tab of the CJA 20. Amounts reflected on reports will be based on totals entered on the Representation.