New York CJA-26 is a form used by attorneys and other criminal justice professionals in the state of New York. It is a standardized form used to request the authorization of compensation for legal services from the court. This form is required to be filled out when seeking payment for services rendered in criminal matters. There are two types of New York CJA-26 forms: the CJA-26A (for attorneys) and the CJA-26B (for non-attorneys). The form is used to show the court that the services provided were necessary, and that the fees being requested are reasonable. The form also requires the attorney or non-attorney to disclose the amount of time they spent on the case, the nature of their services, and the amount of compensation being requested.