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HISTORY OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE (CJA) RATES

Non-Capital Hourly Rates

If services were performed between... The hourly rate maximum is...
1/1/2010 to present $125
3/11/2009 through 12/31/2009 $110
1/1/2008 through 3/10/2009 $100
5/20/2007 through 12/31/2007 $94
1/1/2006 through 5/19/2007 $92
5/1/2002 through 12/31/2005 $90

Capital Hourly Rates

If services were performed between... The hourly rate maximum is...
1/1/2010 to present $178
3/11/2009 through 12/31/2009 $175
1/1/2008 through 3/10/2009 $170
5/20/2007 through 12/31/2007 $166
1/1/2006 through 5/19/2007 $163
2/1/2005 through 12/31/2005 $160
4/24/1996 through 1/31/2005 $125

For rates applicable with respect to services performed prior to 5/1/2002 for non-capital cases and prior to 4/24/1996 for capital cases, please contact the Legal and Policy Branch Duty Attorney at 202-502-3030.


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