Arizona Ninth Circuit CJA Policies and Procedures are the rules and regulations that guide the administration of the Criminal Justice Act (CJA) program in the Ninth Circuit. The CJA program provides funds to pay for attorneys in criminal cases when the defendant cannot afford to pay for their own counsel. The Arizona Ninth Circuit CJA Policies and Procedures are designed to ensure that the CJA program is administered in a fair, efficient, and effective manner. The Arizona Ninth Circuit CJA Policies and Procedures include the following: * CJA Eligibility Guidelines: These guidelines define who is eligible for CJA services and how to properly determine eligibility. * CJA Application Process: This outlines the process for submitting a CJA application and the documentation required to support the application. * CJA Fee Schedule: This outlines the fees that will be paid to CJA attorneys for their services. * CJA Payment Guidelines: This outlines the process for submitting and receiving payments for CJA services. * CJA Reporting Guidelines: This outlines the reporting requirements for CJA attorneys and the procedures for filing reports. * CJA Audit Guidelines: This outlines the audit process and procedures for auditing CJA cases. * CJA Reimbursement Guidelines: This outlines the process for seeking reimbursement for CJA services. * CJA Performance Standards: This outlines the standards that CJA attorneys must meet in order to remain eligible for CJA services.