CJA Form 20 Instructions are a set of guidelines for the preparation of the CJA Form 20, which is a form used by the United States courts to authorize the payment of compensation for attorneys appointed to represent indigent defendants in criminal proceedings. The instructions are divided into two parts: General Instructions and Representation Instructions. The General Instructions provide information on who is eligible to receive compensation, when the form should be filed, and where to submit it. Representation Instructions provide detailed information on the type of representation that is eligible for payment, the rate of compensation for each type of representation, and how to calculate the amount of compensation. The CJA Form 20 Instructions are available on the United States Courts website, and are updated as needed.