Indigent Motion and what it means

mom in il has gathered some great info on what can and cannot be allowed regarding indigency. let's post here.

http://www.justiceadmin.org/ (where all of the JAC info is)

mom in il - thanks

Re: Main Blog~Thur. Mar. 18th~#2

mom_in_il

Today at 2:50 pm


Out-of-State Due Process Providers

Counsel shall not seek authorization from the court for out-of-state experts, investigators, or mitigation specialists, absent ashowing that there are no such providers with appropriate skills or expertise available, first, in the county in which the case was filed and, second, in any other county in the State of Florida. If counsel obtains an out-of-state due process service provider without making such a showing, counsel agrees not to request reimbursement for any travel expenses, including compensation for travel time, on behalf of the due process service provider. If a court authorizes an out-of-state due process service provider, the order should contain findings as to the lack of qualified due process service providers within the State of Florida.


http://www.justiceadmin.org/ind_for_cost/IFC%20Policies%20&%20Procedures.pdf

Florida's Justice Administrative Counsel - Indigent for Cost Counsel - Privately Retained or Pro Bono Attorneys


http://www.justiceadmin.org/ind_for_cost/IFC%20Policies%20&%20Procedures.pdf


(The "user manual" for privately retained, pro bono attorneys with indigent for cost clients)

Rates and Providers for Due Process Services

Expert Witness Categories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Average . . . . . . . .. . . Suggested Ranges
Investigators - Per Hour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$37.86 . . . . . . . . . . . . $30 - $50
Investigators - Per Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $840.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . $500 - $1,500
Expert Witness Fees - Per Hour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$154.17 . . . . . . . . . . . .$150 - $200
Expert Witness Fees - In Court - Per Hour . . . . . . .$147.17 . . . . . . . . . . . .$125 - $150
Expert Witness Fees - Out of Court- Per Hour . . . . .$111.20 . . . . . . . . . . . $50 - $150
Exp. Wit. Fee - Waiting to Testify - Court - Per Hour $71.33 . . . . . . . . . . . . $50 - $75
Exp. Wit. Fee - Waiting to Testify - Depo.- Per Hour $66.83 . . . . . . . . . . . . $50 - $75
Expert Witness Fee - Travel - Per Hour . . . . . . . . . $63.50 . . . . . . . . . . . . $50 - $75
Expert Witness Fees - Per Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,580.00. . . . . . . . . . .$1,500-$2,000
Psychological Exam - Per Exam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$246.88. . . . . . . . . . . . $150 - $400
Psychologist - In Court/Testify - Per Hour . . . . . . . $136.60. . . . . . . . . . . . $125 - $150
Psychologist - Waiting to Testify - Per Hour . . . . . . $84.80. . . . . . . . . . . . .$50 - $75
Medical Doctors - In Court or Depo. - Per Hour . . . $156.43. . . . . . . . . . . . $150 - $200
Medical Doctors - Out of Court - Per Hour . . . . . . . $128.33. . . . . . . . . . . . $100 - $125
Other Pre-Trial Expert - In Court - Per Hour . . . . . . $102.67. . . . . . . . . . . . $75 - $100
Other Pre-Trial Expert - Out of Court - Per Hour . . . $77.00. . . . . . . . . . . . .$50 -$75


Page 10 http://www.justiceadmin.org/ind_for_cost/IFC%20Policies%20&%20Procedures.pdf

Privately Retained Counsel

In cases where counsel is privately retained, JAC does not pay for counsel’s travel expenses unless counsel is representing the client pro bono.

Page 17 of http://www.justiceadmin.org/ind_for_cost/IFC%20Policies%20&%20Procedures.pdf

B. Travel Reimbursement

Reimbursement
All original receipts are required. When travel is necessary and court-ordered, the individual (i.e. investigator, mitigation specialist, expert witness, etc.) should arrange the travel, pay for any related travel expenses, and upon completion of the travel, submit to JAC for processing of reimbursement payment. All necessary and applicable Invoice/Voucher covers for travel reimbursement are available on the JAC website. Additionally, corresponding instructions for each form and a State of Florida Travel Tips guide are also available on the JAC website.

Hotels
Hotel accommodations exceeding $150 per night require written justification. JAC requires counsel to include three (3) internet or travel agency quotes for prices of nearby hotels if billing for more than $150 per night. For additional information, please refer to the JAC website.

Competitive Carriers:
Counsel is responsible for researching flight, lodging, and/or rental car rates, to obtain the most economical method of travel for each trip. When competitive carriers do not exist, documentation indicating that the reserved carrier is the sole provider for the area must be provided.

Travelers using their own vehicle:
Travel must be via a usually traveled route from point-of-origin to point-of destination. In-state, city-to-city mileage calculations can be found at http://www3.dot.state.fl.us/mileage. If an in-state travel destination is not included or available on this website, or if your travel is out-of-state, calculate your mileage using an internet map website that shows such mileage (i.e. www.mapquest.com).

Page 18 of http://www.justiceadmin.org/ind_for_cost/IFC%20Policies%20&%20Procedures.pdf

May as well copy these here too for easy access.
INDIGENCY HEARING VIDEO


mom_in_il

Today at 5:35 am

INDIGENCY HEARING: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Images
BILL SHEAFFER: Analysis Of Casey Hearing
INTERVIEWS: Casey's New Attorney | Jose Baez

http://www.wftv.com/news/22876305/detail.html

Great Summary:


mom_in_il
Today at 5:45 amGreat Summary:

Judge defers ruling on Casey Anthony’s request for state to pay legal fees


http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/breakingnews/os-casey-anthony-hearing-expenses-20100318,0,6031445,full.story