Mississippi CJA (Criminal Justice Act) Information and Instructions are legal documents that provide guidance and resources for attorneys appointed by the court to represent defendants who cannot afford to hire their own counsel. This act is in place to ensure that all defendants have access to fair representation in court proceedings, regardless of their socioeconomic status. There are four main types of Mississippi CJA (Criminal Justice Act) Information and Instructions: Appointment of Defense Counsel, Reimbursement of Defense Counsel Services, Payment of Investigator/Expert Witnesses, and Payment of Transcripts. Appointment of Defense Counsel outlines the procedures for appointing attorneys to represent indigent defendants and provides information on how attorneys can apply to be appointed. Reimbursement of Defense Counsel Services provides information on how attorneys can apply for compensation for their services. Payment of Investigator/Expert Witnesses outlines the procedures for obtaining payment for investigator and expert witness services. Payment of Transcripts outlines the procedures for obtaining payment for court transcripts.