Rates for Counsel

The hourly rates for CJA appointed counsel have been increased to $172 (non-capital) and $220 (capital).

Non-Capital Case Compensation Maximums

The waivable case compensation maximums for counsel have increased as follows:

$13,400 (previously $12,800) for a felony
$9,600 (previously $9,100) for an appeal
$3,800 (previously $3,600) for a misdemeanor
$2,900 (previously $2,700) for other (e.g., supervised release, material witness)

Services Other Than Counsel

The waivable case compensation maximum for services other than counsel (investigator, experts, etc.) when prior authorization is obtained, has increased to $3,000 per provider (excludes expenses).

The maximum compensation without prior authorization has increased to $1,000 for all providers combined.

Effective Date

These changes apply to services furnished on or after January 1, 2024.

Capital Cases

Capital case limits have not changed. Capital cases should be budgeted and are controlled by provisions in the Fifth Circuit’s CJA Plan.