New Jersey CJA Form 26A: Guidance to Attorneys in Drafting the Memorandum for Claims in Excess of Statutory Maximums is a form issued by the New Jersey Office of the Public Defender for criminal defense attorneys who are seeking to exceed the legal limits or statutory maximums for certain criminal charges. It provides guidance on how to draft a memorandum that outlines the reasons for exceeding the statutory maximum, which should be based on the defendant’s qualifications, the circumstances of the offense, the potential impact on the defendant and the community, and other factors. There are two types of New Jersey CJA Form 26A: one for juveniles and one for adults. The juvenile version requires the attorney to consider the defendant’s mental and emotional state, family history, and educational background, as well as the circumstances of the offense, while the adult version requires the attorney to consider the defendant’s criminal record, prior convictions, and any mitigating factors, as well as the circumstances of the offense.