Voucher For Assigned Counsel (Family Court Appeal)

VOUCHER FOR ASSIGNED COUNSEL (Family Court Appeal). This form is used in the State of New York, Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Third Judicial Department to request payment for legal services rendered by assigned counsel. The voucher must be submitted within 90 days from the date of the appellate division decision. The form requires information such as the date of assignment, order or judgment appealed from, dates of record and briefs filed, and the date of the appellate division decision. It also includes details of legal services rendered, including hours worked before and after April 1, 2023, hourly rates, and total fees requested. It allows for the inclusion of disbursements such as travel and duplicating expenses. The attorney must certify the claim under penalty of perjury, confirming the accuracy of the items listed and that no part of the amount claimed has been paid or satisfied. It also provides guidance on preparing itemized statements of services and expenses, emphasizing the importance of detailing time expended and other factors considered in fixing fees. Starting April 1, 2023, the hourly rate for appellate court representation is $158, and claims for payment above the statutory cap of $10,000 must be accompanied by an affidavit in support of the excess fee claim www.FormsWorkflow.com