| 1. | Untimely Submission | Vouchers should be submitted within 45 days of final disposition of the case in District Court. |
| 2. | Incorrect Hourly Rates | Rates are posted here. Note: for vouchers submitted in the Chattanooga and Knoxville divisions, if different rates are applicable, a separate voucher and itemized time sheets must be submitted for each pay rate. |
| 3. | Incorrect Mileage Rates | Rates are posted here. |
| 4. | Failure to Itemize Expenses | All expenses, including travel, must be itemized. |
| 5. | Failure to Attach Receipts | A receipt is required for any expense in excess of $50. |
| 6. | Incorrect Reporting of Time | Time must be reported in hours and tenths of an hour (e.g., 1.8, not 1.75) and must be listed in the correct category: block 15 for In Court time and block 16 for Out of Court time. |
| 7. | Mathematical Errors | Double check your calculations before submitting your voucher. |
| 8. | Failure to Attach CJA 26 | CJA 20 vouchers for payment in excess of the statutory case maximum must be accompanied with a CJA 26 form (Supplemental Information Statement for a Compensation Claim in Excess of the Statutory Case Compensation Maximum). |
| 9. | Lack of Prior Authorization | Prior authorization is required for expert services over $800 claimed on a CJA 21 voucher. |
| 10. | CJA 21 Voucher Incomplete | The provider's social security number or tax identification number must be included. |
