Death Penalty Proceedings: Ex Parte Request for Authorization and Voucher for Expert and Other Services is a legal process used in capital cases (also referred to as death penalty proceedings). It involves making a request to the court for the authorization and voucher of funds for the hiring of expert witnesses and other services needed to prepare a defense. The request is made ex parte, meaning that it is made without the presence of the other side. There are two types of Death Penalty Proceedings: Ex Parte Requests: Request for Authorization and Request for Voucher. The Request for Authorization is a formal petition made to the court by the defense counsel or petitioner for the authorization to hire experts or other services. The request must specify the type of services needed, the approximate cost, the length of time they will be needed, and the reason for the request. The Request for Voucher is a formal petition made to the court by the defense counsel or petitioner for the voucher of funds to pay for the services previously authorized. This request must provide detailed information about the services provided, the cost of the services, and the voucher amount. It must also include information on where the funds will be disbursed and who will be responsible for paying the expenses. These requests are usually made to the court prior to the commencement of a trial and are necessary for the proper defense of those charged with capital crimes.