ATTORNEY’S FEE SCHEDULE

	Fees for time spent will be calculated at $100.00 per hour, subject to the following adjustments and limitations:

1.  Excessive time will not be compensated, i. e. the Court retains discretion to compensate only for reasonable and necessary time based upon the complexity of the case;

2.  Prior approval of the Court is required for out of court time exceeding 10.0 hours;

3.  Minimum fee for 1st and 2nd degree felonies, 3g offenses, and habitual offenders will be $750.00 per defendant;

4.  Minimum fee for 3rd  and state jail felonies will be $500.00 per defendant;

5.  Minimum fee for Motions to Revoke and Motions to Adjudicate will be $300.00 per defendant

6.  Minimum fee for misdemeanor and juvenile cases will be $250.00 per hearing;

7.  For felony charges, jury trial days will be $ 400.00 per one-half day, calculated at 9 AM and 1:30 PM, regardless of actual hours spent;

8.  Fees for appeals will be based upon hourly rates;

9.  Capital cases will be compensated as per agreement reached at appointment;

10.  Out of pocket expenses, e. g. copying, long distance charges, and mileage will not be paid except in unusual circumstances after prior approval of the court; 

11.  Claims must be submitted in writing, under oath; 

12.  If the claim is for an hourly rate, the claim must reflect actual time expended and a short description of the services performed; 

13.  Fees are based on the highest case charged not the case ultimately disposed; and

14.  A claim for the minimum fee is in lieu of any other fee.