IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF DELAWARE
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REVISED STANDING ORDER FOR DISTRICT COURT FUND
Whereas effective March 25th, 2014, the Court hereby establishes a non-appropriated District
Court Fund ("Court Fund").
A. SOURCE OF FUNDS.
The Court establishes the following fees for maintaining active and pro hac vice admission
membership to the Bar of the Court:
1. ANNUAL REGISTRATION FEE. A fee ofTwenty-five ($25.00) dollars shall be paid
before January 15 of each year for attorneys who have become mem hers of the Bar of the Court for more
than five (5) years, whose membership is in good standing, and who wish to maintain their admission in
an active status.
2. PRO HAC VICE FEE. An annual fee of Twenty-Five ($25.00) dollars shall be paid
upon the filing of the first motion for admission pro hac vice in a calendar year by an attorney who is not
admitted to the Bar of the Court and does not intend to regularly practice before the Court, except for the
representation of a party or parties in a specific matter(s) before the Court. After payment of the Twenty-
five ($25.00) Dollars Annual Fee, an attorney shall certify in any subsequent motion for admission pro
hac vice in the same calendar year that he or she has paid the annual fee.
B. CUSTODIAN OF THE RECORD.
The Clerk of Court shall serve as the custodian of the Court Fund.
C. APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES.
Expenditures of Five Thousand ($5,000) Dollars of less may be approved by the Clerk of
Court with the concurrence of the Chief Judge or his or her designee. Expenditures in excess of Five
Thousand ($5,000) Dollars shall require the approval ofthe majority of the members of the Court.
D. GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR EXPENDITURES.
The Court establishes the following general guidelines for expenditures:
1. Pro Se Litigation Costs up to $5,000 per case.
2. Bar Admission Ceremonies.
3. Educational Programs.
4. Historical Projects.
5. Court Related Publications
E. REIMBURSEMENT TO THE FUND.
In the event that a panel attorney represents the prevailing party, he or she shall promptly
petition to recover costs and, if successful, shall repay the District Court Fund for any allowable
expenses previously reimbursed.
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