Criminal Justice Act (CJA) and eVoucher

Enacted in 1964, the CJA provides the means and mechanism for appointing and compensating legal counsel and experts for indigent accused persons in federal proceedings.

Interested in learning more or serving on our Panel? Visit FPD for the District of DE.

Need help? Contact the CJA Helpdesk at CJA_Helpdesk@ded.uscourts.gov.
 

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E-Filing:

Obtain PACER account.  Attorneys appointed to the CJA panel and their support staff are entitled to view documents and docket sheets in the cases they are appointed to without charge. Contact the PACER help desk at (800) 676-6856 or email pacer@pcs.uscourts.gov to request that your CJA status for the District of Delaware be added to your PACER account.

Login and Account Management

A login.gov account is required to sign into eVoucher. Effective March 2025, all eVoucher payments are issued via EFT using the Vendor Management System (VMS).

Create your Login.gov Account

Link your eVoucher to Login.gov

Create a Vendor Account on VMS

Create an Authorized Agent Account

Aids for Attorneys & Experts

• Interim vouchers in non-budgeted cases (see Standing Order for budgeted cases) require prior District Court approval via an ex parte motion which must be attached to the voucher.
• Vouchers must be submitted within 45 days of the end of service, after which voucher must include a memorandum of justification.
• Vouchers exceeding the statutory maximum must include a memorandum of justification for excess compensation.
• All transcript requests require an authorization (Auth 24) before ordering and payment on a CJA 24.

Notices & Orders:

Policies and Helpful Links

District of Delaware Travel Guidelines
GSA Travel Resources
CJA Plan for the District of Delaware
eBilling Tips
National CJA Guidelines website
CJA Public Disclosure