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Interpreter Services in Criminal Justice Act Cases

D. Utah Standing Order — Interpreter Services in Criminal Justice Act Cases

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF UTAH, DIVISION IN RE: INTERPRETER SERVICES IN GENERAL ORDER 16-001 CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACT CASES In cases involving CJA counsel and requiring interpreter services, the Court authorizes interpreter services up to the current statutory maximum rate provided by the Administrative Office in the Guide to Judiciary Policy, Volume 7, Chapter 3, without prior approval from the Court. As of January 1, 2016, the statutory maximum is $2,500.00 After interpreter services have reached the statutory maximum, the CJA attorney shall submit an authorization for additional interpreter services. It is SO ORDERED this 23rd day of January, 2016. BY THE COURT: __________________________________ DAVID NUFFER, CHIEF JUDGE
Official source: https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/sites/utd/files/general-orders/Order_16-001.pdf · retrieved 2026-07-23