Type:
Courthouse FAQ
Answer:
The Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees an accused the right to representation by counsel in serious criminal prosecutions. Enacted in 1964, the Criminal Justice Act (CJA) establishes a comprehensive system for appointing and compensating legal representation for accused persons who are financially unable to retain counsel in federal criminal proceedings.
Link to: Criminal Justice Act (CJA) Guidelines
To find out who is on Iowa Northern's CJA Panel, please contact the CJA Panel Administrator:
Cedar Rapids (319) 286-2300
Sioux City (712) 233-3900
FAQ Tag Type:
Court-Federal Courts