CJA Form 30 Instructions are the instructions used to complete the Criminal Justice Act (CJA) Form 30 — Financial Affidavit. This form is used by the federal government to determine an individual's ability to pay attorney fees and costs associated with the defense of a criminal case. The CJA Form 30 Instructions provide information on completing the form and submitting it to the court. The instructions also provide information on the types of expenses that can be included on the form, such as attorney fees, court costs, and other expenses related to the defense of a criminal case. There are two types of CJA Form 30 Instructions: Instructions for Defendants and Instructions for Appointed Counsel.