Increase in Compensation for CJA Counsel The compensation limits applicable to counsel appointed under the Criminal Justice Act has been increased from $3,700 to $5,000 for representation in direct criminal appeals, appeals from the denial of habeas corpus or section 2255 relief.
The increases apply in cases in which any work was performed on or after May 20, 2007. The maximum hourly compensation rate for non-capital representation has increased from $92 to $94 for work performed on or after January 1, 2006.
The maximum hourly compensation rate for capital federal post-conviction proceedings has increased from $163 to $166 for work performed on or after January 1, 2006.