The CJA Appellate Panel Renewal Application is a form used by criminal defense attorneys to renew their membership on the CJA Appellate Panel. The CJA Appellate Panel is a group of experienced attorneys who are appointed by the court to represent criminal defendants on appeal. The application requires attorneys to submit basic information about their professional background, as well as documents to demonstrate their continued qualification to serve on the panel. The application is divided into three types: initial application, annual renewal application, and re-entry application. The initial application is submitted when attorneys are first applying to become members of the panel. The annual renewal application is submitted each year to maintain membership on the panel, and the re-entry application is used by attorneys who have previously been members of the panel and are now wishing to reapply.