Oklahoma CJA-31 Death Penalty Proceedings: Ex Parte Request for Authorization and Voucher for Expert and Other Services is a form used by defense counsel in Oklahoma death penalty proceedings to request authorization and payment for expert and other services. The request is made to the court and must be made ex parte (without notice to the opposing party). The form is used to identify the services requested, the cost of the services, and the funding source for the services. It must also include a description of the services requested, the qualifications of the expert or other service provider, any connection the expert or service provider has to the case, and the expected outcome of the services. There are two types of Oklahoma CJA-31 Death Penalty Proceedings: Ex Parte Request for Authorization and Voucher for Expert and Other Services; one for expert services and one for other services.




