CJA 20s and 30s are forms used by the federal court system to provide payment to court-appointed attorneys for representing defendants or respondents in criminal and civil cases. These forms must be filled out and submitted to the court in order to receive payment. The two types of CJA 20s and 30s are: CJA 20: This form is used for payment requests when the attorney is appointed to represent a criminal defendant. CJA 30: This form is used for payment requests when the attorney is appointed to represent a civil respondent. Before submitting either form, attorneys must be aware of the following: — The applicable fees and expenses allowed by the court — The type of representation they are providing and the relevant Federal Rules of Criminal or Civil Procedure — Any additional fees or expenses that must be included in the request — The applicable deadlines for submission — Any applicable local rules or procedures that must be followed — The required documentation and forms that must be submitted along with the CJA 20 or 30 — The format in which the forms must be completed — The applicable payment processing procedures and timelines — Any necessary signatures that must be obtained — Any additional information that must be included in the submission — The contact information for the court and the court's CJA coordinator — Any additional forms or documents that must be submitted with the application.