Contact Information

Laura Shaneyfelt, CJA Resource Counsel
316-761-3652
laura_shaneyfelt@fd.org

Dana Burton, CJA Panel Administrator
785-246-6010
dana_burton@fd.org

Melanie Morgan, CJA District Representative
Morgan Pilate LLC
816-471-6694
mmorgan@morganpilate.com

• CJA Website

District of Kansas CJA Plan (Local Rule CR44.1)

NextGen CM/ECF for CJA Panel Members

The PACER Service Center has created an electronic learning module specifically for CJA counsel:  PACER CJA ELM

Step-by-Step Instructions for CJA Attorneys With PACER Accounts

Step-by-Step Instructions for CJA Attorneys Without PACER Accounts

 CJA Resources

• Authorization and Voucher for Payment of Transcript (CJA 24)
• eVoucher Login

Sample Orders

• Order for Leave to Submit Interim Vouchers – Counsel
• Order for Excess Compensation – Counsel
• Ex Parte Motion for Expert Services/Order (less than $2400 compensation excluding expenses)
• Advanced Authorization for Expert Services/Order (exceeds $2400 compensation excluding expenses)
• Order for Leave to Submit Interim Vouchers – Expert Services

Client Video Conferences

A Video Conferencing Center has been established at the Robert J. Dole Courthouse (Room 653) in Kansas City, Kansas and also at the Frank Carlson Federal Building & U.S. Courthouse (Room 404F) in Topeka, Kansas.  Our conferencing system enables attorneys to conduct video conferences with clients at the CCA facility.  CLICK HERE for further instruction for Kansas City, Kansas.  CLICK HERE for further instructions for Topeka, Kansas.

Links

• National CJA Reference Tool
• Guide to Judiciary Policy and Procedures, Volume 7
• Office of Defender Services