Get Expert Witness Fee Application Award Of Payment - Ncids

Completing the expert witness fee application award of payment is crucial for experts seeking reimbursement for their services in indigent defense cases. This guide will walk you through the form's sections and fields, ensuring a clear understanding for all users, regardless of their prior legal experience.

Follow the steps to complete your application easily.

1. Click the ‘Get Form’ button to access the expert witness fee application form and open it for editing.
2. Begin by filling out Section I, which includes the name of the indigent defendant, the social security number (if applicable), and details about the case type—capital cases, appeals, or innocence inquiry commission cases.
3. Next, provide attorney information by filling in the names of the attorneys involved in the case. Indicate whether each is a private attorney, public defender, or capital defender using the checkboxes provided.
4. In the prior authorization section, enter the total amount of funding that has been pre-authorized for your services. Specify whether this fee is an interim fee or a final fee and provide the appropriate dates for the work performed.
5. Record the amount of time spent traveling and waiting in court, as well as any other time spent on the case. Total all required hours to complete this section.
6. Document any out-of-pocket expenses related to the case in the specified area, ensuring accuracy in reporting all claimed amounts.
7. Provide payee information, stating whether the payment should be made to the individual expert or their business. Include the taxpayer ID number accordingly.
8. Proceed to Section II for certification. As the expert, confirm the accuracy of the information provided, sign, and date the application.
9. Section III will be completed by the IDS office once submitted. Ensure all information is accounted for before submission.
10. Finally, save your changes, and download or print the completed form. Share a copy with the attorney of record as required.

Complete your expert witness fee application online today for timely reimbursement.