Plan & Order - The Criminal Justice Act Plan was revised in 2024 to clarify the appointment process used by the Court. 

Application - The application period for 2025 is now open. Completed applications must be submitted electronically to MOED_CJA_Applications@moed.uscourts.gov no later than July 1, 2025. If you have questions, regarding the application process, please contact Betty Ann Skrien at Betty_Ann_Skrien@moed.uscourts.gov. 

Renewal Application - As set forth in the Court's Criminal Justice Act (CJA) Plan, terms of CJA Panel Members are staggered. The renewal application period for 2025 is now open. CJA Panel Attorneys in the 2025 renewal group have been notified individually. Completed Renewal Applications must be submitted electronically to MOED_CJA_Applications@moed.uscourts.gov no later than July 1, 2025. If you have questions regarding the application process, please contact Betty Ann Skrien at Betty_Ann_Skrien@moed.uscourts.gov.

New CJA Panel Attorneys Video - Criminal Justice Act (CJA) panel attorneys are highly qualified, private attorneys appointed by a federal court to represent indigent defendants in criminal cases. A new video highlights the critical role that these lawyers play in protecting defendants' constitutional rights, including their rights to counsel under the Sixth Amendment.