Get Cja 27 Form

Filling out the Cja 27 form online is a crucial step for attorneys seeking compensation for extended or complex legal representation. This guide offers clear, step-by-step instructions to ensure users complete the form accurately and effectively, regardless of their legal experience.

Follow the steps to fill out the Cja 27 form online:

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the Cja 27 form and open it in your chosen online editor.
2. Begin by entering your name in the designated field titled 'Attorney Name'. Ensure that this information is accurate as it will identify you as the submitting counsel.
3. In the 'Representing' section, select whether you are representing the Appellant or Appellee by marking the appropriate checkbox.
4. Input the case name in the 'Case Name' field to identify the case associated with your claim.
5. Fill in the 'Docket Number', which is essential for tracking and processing your submission with the court.
6. Indicate the type of appeal by marking the relevant checkbox such as 'Guilty Plea', 'Trial Disposition', 'Habeas Petition', or 'Other'.
7. Detail the offenses and the number of counts on which your client was convicted in the designated field.
8. Provide the length of the sentence imposed on your client to give a clear context for the compensation requested.
9. Mention the number of co-defendants involved in the case, if applicable.
10. Indicate the size of the transcript by specifying the number of pages.
11. Describe any noteworthy materials reviewed, including their length, if applicable.
12. Enter the number of trial days to provide a measure of the case's complexity.
13. Specify whether you represented your client at the district court level and, if so, whether it was during the trial.
14. Document the hours claimed for obtaining and reviewing records to support your compensation claim.
15. Provide details regarding the length of briefs prepared, including appellant, appellee, and reply briefs, by inputting the number of pages for each.
16. Note the number of legal issues and associated hours claimed for legal research and writing for principal and reply briefs.
17. Check applicable boxes for oral argument and indicate hours claimed for preparation.
18. Detail any additional expenses greater than $500 that are relevant to your compensation request.
19. Explain any noteworthy circumstances related to the representation to further justify your claim.
20. Review all entered information for accuracy before saving your changes, downloading, printing, or sharing the completed form.

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