Code of Maine Rules
94 - INDEPENDENT AGENCIES
649 - MAINE COMMISSION ON INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
Chapter 301 - FEE SCHEDULE AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES FOR PAYMENT OF COURT OR COMMISSION ASSIGNED COUNSEL
Section 649-301-6 - ADMINISTRATION

Universal Citation: 94 ME Code Rules ยง 649-301-6

Current through 2024-13, March 27, 2024

Vouchers for payment of counsel fees and expenses shall be submitted within ninety days of a terminal case event. Lawyer of the Day and specialty courts shall be billed within 90 days of the service provided. Vouchers not submitted within 90-days of a terminal case event cannot be paid, except on a showing by counsel that a voucher could not have been timely submitted for reasons outside the actual or constructive control of counsel. Counsel are encouraged to submit interim vouchers not more often than once every 90 days per case. Counsel may request reconsideration of a voucher rejected between April 1, 2021 and the effective date of this rule if that voucher would be payable under this rule.

Terminal case events are:

1) The withdrawal of counsel

2) The entry of dismissal of all charges or petitions

3) Judgment in a case, or

4) Final resolution of post-judgment proceedings for which counsel is responsible.

The 90 day period for submitting a voucher shall run from the date that an Order, Judgment, or Dismissal is docketed.

1. All vouchers must be submitted using MCILS electronic case management program and comply with all instructions for use of the system.

2. All time on vouchers shall be detailed and accounted for in .10 of an hour increments. The purpose for each time entry must be self-evident or specifically stated. Use of the comment section is recommended.

3. All expenses claimed for reimbursement must be fully itemized on the voucher. Copies of receipts for payments to third parties shall be retained and appended to the voucher.

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