The following documents and links are for information related to Criminal Justice Act attorneys.
NOTICE: All eVoucher Users
On Saturday, March 15, 2025, eVoucher will be upgraded to allow Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) (direct deposit) of all CJA voucher payments through a new Vendor Manager System (VMS).
When you log in after March 15, 2025, you will be prompted to enter your personal contact information, tax classification and Tax ID information, and the bank information where you want to receive EFT payments.
Before you can sign in and create a vendor account, you must have a Login.gov account.
Payment vouchers submitted prior to the launch of the VMS will be paid by paper check.
You will not be able to submit new payment vouchers until you set up your VMS account.
Please click through to the VMS Resources below to learn how to set up your VMS account, authorized agent and link accounts. Instructions are available in video and PDF format.
Any business or organization registering with an EIN must determine, in advance, who will be their Authorized Agent. The Authorized Agent is the individual who is given the authority to act on behalf on the business entity. The Authorized Agent manages the payment account details, banking information and tax information for authorized users.
- Criminal Justice Act
- EVOUCHER & CM/ECF
- CJA Applications & Panel Lists
The Criminal Justice Act (CJA) (United States Code: Title 18, § 3006A) provides federal funds for attorneys, experts, and services necessary for the adequate representation of indigent defendants.
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DUTY CALENDARS
DUTY CALENDARS
DUTY CALENDARS
There are no duty calendars at this time.
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CJA eVoucher is the Court's electronic CJA voucher system. It provides for the creation, submission and tracking of all CJA related vouchers submitted to the court. As of September 1, 2012, all CJA payment vouchers must be submitted electronically using the
CJA eVoucher system. All CJA panel attorneys and CJA service providers must register with the Clerk of the Court to obtain user training and login information.
Click here for Login.gov eVoucher Sign In Resources
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Contacting the CJA Unit
Contacting the CJA Unit
Contacting the CJA Unit
CJA Supervising Attorney: Emily Bahr (619) 321-0778, Emily_Bahr@casd.uscourts.gov
CJA Desk: (619) 557-5736, CJA@casd.uscourts.gov
Address Update RequestTo update your address in eVoucher, please fill out and return a W-9 to the CJA Desk at: CJA@casd.uscourts.gov. Please note that the CJA Desk will only update your address in eVoucher, not in CM/ECF.
When completing the W-9, please include your social security number, even if your income will be reported to your firm.
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Becoming a CJA Panel Member
The Criminal Justice Act Panel is a group of qualified and court-approved attorneys who are eligible for appointment by the Court to represent individuals in criminal cases who are unable for financial reasons to retain counsel. The appointments are made by the Court on a rotating basis.
There are four panels in the Southern District: Criminal Defense (San Diego and El Centro), Appellate, Material Witness, and Central Violations Bureau.
When application periods are open, notice and application forms will be listed below.