The court has established a non-appropriated fund for the purpose of reimbursing court-
appointed pro bono attorneys for costs necessarily incurred while representing indigent litigants
in civil cases. This fund shall be referred to as the court’s “Pro Bono Fund.” The special
admission fee collected by the Clerk of Court pursuant to Local Rule 83.8.2.5 shall be
deposited into the Pro Bono Fund, which shall be maintained by the Clerk of Court as trustee
in a specially designated account. The Clerk of Court shall account for and disburse sums
from the Pro Bono fund pursuant to guidelines established by the court through a Standing
Order.
CHAPTER XX
SOCIAL SECURITY APPEALS
