Get Attorney's Fee Declaration - Office Of Indigent Defense Services - Oids Alabama

This guide provides a comprehensive overview of how to fill out the Attorney's Fee Declaration form for the Office of Indigent Defense Services in Alabama. With clear instructions and supportive language, this guide is designed to assist users at all experience levels.

Follow the steps to complete the Attorney's Fee Declaration accurately.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it in the editor.
2. Begin by entering the jurisdiction details at the top of the form, including the Juvenile Court where the case is filed, the case number, county code, and year.
3. Fill in the attorney's name, type or print it clearly, followed by the social security number or Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN).
4. Indicate the court to which the appeal is directed by checking the appropriate box: Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals, Alabama Court of Civil Appeals, or Supreme Court of Alabama.
5. Select the type of case by checking the corresponding box for Delinquency, Dependency, Child In Need of Supervision (CHINS), or 'Other' if applicable, and provide a description.
6. In the declaration section, specify the date of appointment and the name of the judge who appointed you, as well as the individual you represented (e.g., child, mother, father, legal guardian).
7. Document the case's resolution by providing the disposition date and a brief description of the case conclusion, including the nature of the adjudication.
8. Complete the hourly rate sections by entering the total hours worked for each applicable service type (in-court appearances, out-of-court preparation, appellate preparation, etc.) along with their respective hourly rates.
9. Sum up the total claim amount, ensuring accuracy before moving forward.
10. Sign and date the form to affirm that the claims are true and correct, and ensure to include original signatures of both the attorney and the judge.
11. Prepare the attachments required, including itemizations and original invoices or receipts. Double-check that a copy is made for both the court and personal records.
12. Submit the completed form with all attachments to the appropriate court or judge for certification. After certification, file it with the Clerk and send it to the Office of Indigent Defense Services.

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