Appellate CJA Attorneys

Attorneys with Criminal Justice Act (CJA) cases before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit can access guidance about guidelines and rules, eVoucher, and instructions on billing.

Looking for district, circuit, or national CJA resources? Visit the CJA Unit page.

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Policies and Guidelines

• Court of Appeals Criminal Justice Act Plan (PDF) describes how the Criminal Justice Act is implemented for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

• Circuit Rule 4-1. Counsel in Criminal and Habeas Appeals (PDF) provides rules for counsel in criminal and habeas appeals, including appointment and withdrawal.

• Ninth Circuit CJA Policies and Procedures (PDF) discusses case management and budgeting policies and procedures.

Useful Forms

CJA attorneys can use these forms in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit for their cases.

• Criminal Appeals Questionnaire (PDF)

• CJA Information Summary Form (MS Word)

• Request for Associate/Co-Counsel Form (PDF)

• Attorney Acknowledgement Form (PDF)

Vendor Management System (VMS)

The Vendor Management System is a secure online system the U.S. Courts use to collect and manage vendor information, like tax and banking details, so they can make accurate electronic payments.

• Creating an SSN payment account in Vendor Management System (video)

• Creating an EIN payment in Vendor Management System (video)

• Authorized agent in Vendor Management System (video)

• Linking payment accounts in Vendor Management System (video)

eVoucher System

The eVoucher System is an online program the U.S. Courts use so court-appointed lawyers and service providers can send in their bills, track them, and get paid.

• Signing in to eVoucher with Login.gov (PDF)

• Guide for attorneys importing service entries in eVoucher (PDF)

E-learning

Watch these videos to see learn more about billing and payment.

• Budgeting appeals (video)

• Billing review process and guidelines (video)

• Creating an authorization (video)

• Creating a CJA-20/30 voucher (video)

• Creating a CJA-21 Voucher for Expert Services (video)

• Importing service entries into eVoucher (video)

• Excerpts Training for CJA Counsel Webinar (video)

Need Help?

For help with Ninth Circuit CJA cases or the eVoucher System, contact the helpdesk at cja_ca09evoucher@ca9.uscourts.gov.