A West Virginia Statement for a Compensation Claim in Excess of the Statutory Case Compensation Maximum: District Court (CJA 26) is a form used by attorneys to request an increase in the amount of attorney's fees and costs that are allowed by the West Virginia Code of Judicial Administration. Specifically, this form is used when the attorney believes that the amount of fees and costs set forth in the West Virginia Code of Judicial Administration for the particular case are not sufficient to adequately compensate the attorney for the work performed. There are two types of West Virginia Statement for a Compensation Claim in Excess of the Statutory Case Compensation Maximum: District Court (CJA 26) forms. The first type is the CJA 26A, which is used when the attorney is requesting an increase in the amount of fees and costs that are allowed for a criminal case. The second type is the CJA 26B, which is used when the attorney is requesting an increase in the amount of fees and costs that are allowed for a civil case. The form requires the attorney to provide detailed information regarding the type of work performed, the amount of time spent on the case, and the amount of fees and costs requested. The form also requires the attorney to provide a statement explaining why the requested increase in fees and costs is necessary and why it is fair and reasonable.