Who should be billed for proceedings and expenses where more than one state agency will reimburse?
• A. The presiding Judge for that particular proceeding may decide but only one state agency should be billed for legal services and/or expenses. Top of page • Q. Does PDS pay for sexual offender assessments for the purpose of pre-sentencing investigations? • A. Yes, only if the defense moves for the assessment. Top of page • Q. Are there statutory limitations for legal fees and/or expenses? • A. The statutory limit for legal fees is $3,000; for expense it is $1,500. Both can be exceeded by the court order at the Judges discretion. In the event that the fees and expenses are in excess of statutory limits, PDS advises that appointed counsel contact the presiding Judge for approval prior to service. PDS does not require separate orders to exceed the statutory limit and to approve the actual amount payable. If an order sets forth the amount to be paid, PDS assumes the judge has found good cause to exceed the limits. For more information concerning vouchers and how to bill click here to go
