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    UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

    Northern District of Texas

    David C. Godbey, Chief Judge
    Karen Mitchell, Clerk of Court

    Increases in the CJA Hourly Rates and Case Compensation Maximums

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    Rates for counsel
    The hourly rates for CJA appointed counsel have been increased to $158 (non-capital) and $202 (capital). 

    The non-capital case compensation maximums have increased as follows:

    • $12,300 (previously $12,100) for a felony
    • $8,800 (previously $8,600) for an appeal
    • $3,500 (previously $3,400) for a misdemeanor
    • $2,600 (unchanged) for other (e.g., supervised release, material witness)

    Effective Date
    These changes apply to services furnished on or after January 1, 2022.

    Capital Case Thresholds
    The compensation thresholds that trigger Fifth Circuit review in capital trials and habeas cases ($100,000/$35,000) have been replaced by new provisions in the Fifth Circuit’s CJA Plan.