faq for csc claims
Frequently Asked Questions for Calif. Supreme Court Claims
Q: Does the project review the claim?
A: No. Those claims are submitted directly to the California Supreme Court, Attn: Lori Rittweger, Appointed Counsel Claims Administrator, 350 McAllister Street, San Francisco, CA 94102.
Q: If I have a question about my claim, do I call the AOC?
A: No, the AOC does not handle Supreme Court claims. Instead, call Lori Rittweger, Appointed Counsel Claims Administrator, at the California Supreme Court for questions: (415) 865-7012.
Q: What claim form do I use, or is it the same as the Court of Appeal one?
A: Yes, use the same Appellate Claim Form.
Q: What is the compensation rate for a Supreme Court case?
A: The rate is determined by the 3-tier hourly rates at the time of the appointment for the Supreme Court case. See the Rate Information Page for this calculation.
Q: Do the statewide guidelines for compensation in the Court of Appeal apply to Supreme Court cases?
A: The Supreme Court uses the same statewide guidelines, although they do not have the hour "benchmarks." [CCAP recommends that you bill your full time. Explain any item that is over statewide guidelines or is unusual.]
Q: Can I claim per diem expenses?
A: Yes if the statewide per diem expense allowances for meals and travel apply. See our Frequently Asked Questions About Per Diem Expenses article to determine how to calculate per diem travel expenses.
Q: Can I claim time for record review in item #(G)(3)?
A: Yes, but only a minimal amount of time is expected here unless appointed counsel is not the same appointed counsel as in the lower court.
Q: Can I claim time for moot court?
A: Yes, bill it on line #(G)(17) [oral argument] and itemize your time for preparation, moot court, and actual oral argument.
Q: What is the "Lower Court Case No." on page 1 of the claim form for a Supreme Court case?
A: It is the Court of Appeal number.
Q: Do I need to send receipts with my claim?
A: Yes. The Supreme Court billing must include receipts for flight, train, rental car and/or hotel. Receipts are also required for any single expense item over $100. If cumulatively an expense item exceeds $100, then itemize it.
Q: Can I claim Admin Time in item #(G)(22)?
A: Yes. The Supreme Court has now adopted the AOC's policy of allowing up to 1.0 hour of compensation in this category.