IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF MARYLAND United States of America v. Defendant * * * ****** EX PARTE MOTION FOR PRE-AUTHORIZATION OF PAYMENT FOR SERVICES OTHER THAN COUNSEL The Defendant, insert name, by his/her undersigned counsel moves pursuant to the regulations of the Criminal Justice Act (hereinafter "CJA") and 18 U.S.C. ยง3006A(e) for the entry of an order pre-authorizing payment for expert (or investigative) services which are necessary for him/her to prepare adequately his defense. In support of this ex parte motion, the defendant states: Case No.
Insert reasons REMEMBER TO GIVE THE EXPERT'S NAME, HOURLY RATE, AND THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF COMPENSATION TO COMPLETE THE SERVICE Wherefore, for the foregoing reasons, counsel respectfully moves the Court to enter an Order preauthorizing counsel to retain the services of (insert name of expert/investigator) to provide expert (or investigative) services in connection with the representation of the defendant and to have all such services paid under the authority of the Criminal Justice Act. Respectfully Submitted,
Firm name and address I hereby declare under penalty of perjury that the factual basis as set forth above is true and correct to the best of my information and belief and that the compensation herein requested in constitutionally necessary for due process and a fair trial with effective assistance of counsel. Signed this day of ,year
Counsel for Defendant
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Advance authorization to incur expert (or investigative) expenses is hereby approved in the amount , plus mileage and expenses. DATED:
Judge's Name United States District Judge