Justice Administrative Commission

Court Reporter Information

JAC’s Court-Appointed Section inputs, reviews and audits court reporter billings sent by private court-appointed counsel and court reporters. Court reporter billings for services such as deposition transcripts, attendance fees, transcription of hearings or other proceedings, video-taped depositions, listening fees for audio recording, and appellate transcripts are reviewed for completeness and compliance with contractual and statutory requirements.

When a criminal defendant retains private counsel, yet is determined indigent by the court for purposes of costs associated with the defense and the court approves the provision of due process services, JAC reviews and audits bills sent by due process vendors (such as court reporters) for payment.

COURT REPORTER CHECKLISTS AND GUIDES

Chart for Billing in Tenths (Videographer) 
Court Reporter Billing 
Five Things A Court Reporter Should Know 
Payment of Appellate Transcripts 

• Checklist for Court Reporters Billing Appearance Fees 2024
• Checklist for Court Reporters Billing Appellate Transcripts 2024
• Checklist for Court Reporters Billing Transcripts 2024
• Checklist for Court Reporters Billing Hearing(s) 2024
• Checklist for Court Reporter Listening Fees for Recorded Statements 2024
• Checklist for Court Reporters Billing Video Depositions 2024
• Court Reporter New Rates and Billing Scenarios - July 1 2024

COURT REPORTER FORMS

• JAC Invoice - Court Reporter Services/Video Services and Instructions  (electronic form is included in Online Billing Submission)
• Request to Open Appellate Case  NEW 01/09/25

COURT REPORTER RATES

Select a Circuit to view or download as the full Circuit Rate Sheet in PDF format.

Circuit 01  Circuit 06  Circuit 11  Circuit 16 
Circuit 02  Circuit 07  Circuit 12  Circuit 17 
Circuit 03  Circuit 08  Circuit 13  Circuit 18 
Circuit 04  Circuit 09  Circuit 14  Circuit 19 
Circuit 05  Circuit 10  Circuit 15  Circuit 20 

NOTE: Full Circuit Rate Sheets in the list above are Downloadable PDF files. PDF files may be viewed with the latest free Adobe Acrobat Reader® plug-in .

TRAVEL INFORMATION

Florida DOT Mileage Guide 
JAC Guide to Travel Procedures 

Investigator/Mitigation Specialist Information

JAC’s Court-Appointed Section inputs, reviews and audits investigator/mitigation specialist billings sent by private court-appointed counsel and investigators or mitigation specialists. Billings for providing investigative services such as locating and interviewing witnesses; locating and securing documents and other evidence relevant to the case; performing background checks; and researching any other factual issues relevant to the case such as credibility and character of witnesses are reviewed for completeness and compliance with contractual and statutory requirements.

When a criminal defendant retains private counsel, yet is determined indigent by the court for purposes of costs associated with the defense and the court approves the provision of due process services, JAC reviews and audits bills sent by due process vendors (such as investigators/mitigation specialists) for payment.

NEW! INVESTIGATOR BILLING REQUIREMENTS

• Changes to Investigator Billing and Contracting
• Licensing Tutorial - PowerPoint   PDF
• Investigator Online Billing Tutorial YouTube Video  NEW! May 2021

INVESTIGATOR/MITIGATION SPECIALIST CHECKLISTS AND GUIDES

Investigator Billing Tool and Guide to Service Descriptions 
Guide to Investigator and Mitigation Specialist Billing 
Seven Things an Investigator Should Know 
Checklist for Mitigation Specialists - 2023 
Checklist for Investigators and Process Servers - 2023 

INVESTIGATOR FORMS

JAC Invoice - Investigator, Mitigation Specialist, and/or Process Server and Instructions     (electronic form is included in Online Billing Submission)
Investigator Hourly Statement     
Investigator Letter 7-16-09     
Notice to Investigators Regarding Mileage     

INVESTIGATOR/MITIGATION SPECIALIST RATES

Select a Circuit to view or download as the full Circuit Rate Sheet in PDF format.

Circuit 01  Circuit 06  Circuit 11  Circuit 16 
Circuit 02  Circuit 07  Circuit 12  Circuit 17 
Circuit 03  Circuit 08  Circuit 13  Circuit 18 
Circuit 04  Circuit 09  Circuit 14  Circuit 19 
Circuit 05  Circuit 10  Circuit 15  Circuit 20 

NOTE: Full Circuit Rate Sheets in the list above are Downloadable PDF files. PDF files may be viewed with the latest free Adobe Acrobat Reader® plug-in .

PROCESS SERVER RATES

Select a Circuit to view or download as the full Circuit Rate Sheet in PDF format.

Circuit 01  Circuit 06  Circuit 11  Circuit 16 
Circuit 02  Circuit 07  Circuit 12  Circuit 17 
Circuit 03  Circuit 08  Circuit 13  Circuit 18 
Circuit 04  Circuit 09  Circuit 14  Circuit 19 
Circuit 05  Circuit 10  Circuit 15  Circuit 20 

NOTE: Full Circuit Rate Sheets in the list above are Downloadable PDF files. PDF files may be viewed with the latest free Adobe Acrobat Reader® plug-in .

TRAVEL INFORMATION

Florida DOT Mileage Guide 
JAC Guide to Travel Procedures 

Expert Services Information

JAC’s Court-Appointed Section inputs, reviews and audits expert witness billings sent by private court-appointed counsel and expert witness providers including psychologists, psychiatrists, medical doctors, and other experts. Billings from experts for services such as psychological/competency evaluations, crime scene analysis, DNA experts, medical examiners, and media analysis are reviewed for completeness and compliance with contractual and statutory requirements.

When a criminal defendant retains private counsel, yet is determined indigent by the court for purposes of costs associated with the defense and the court approves the provision of due process services, JAC reviews and audits bills sent by due process vendors (such as experts) for payment.

EXPERT CHECKLISTS AND GUIDES

Eight Things an Expert Should Know 
Expert Billing 
JAC Payment of Mental Competency Evaluations 
Checklist for Expert Billing - 2023

EXPERT FORMS

JAC Invoice - Expert Witness/Other Professional Services and Instructions  (electronic form is included in Online Billing Submission)

EXPERT SERVICES IN CIVIL COMMITMENT OF SEXUAL VIOLENT PREDATORS RATES

Select a Circuit to view or download as the full Circuit Rate Sheet in PDF format.

Circuit 01  Circuit 06  Circuit 11  Circuit 16 
Circuit 02  Circuit 07  Circuit 12  Circuit 17 
Circuit 03  Circuit 08  Circuit 13  Circuit 18 
Circuit 04  Circuit 09  Circuit 14  Circuit 19 
Circuit 05  Circuit 10  Circuit 15  Circuit 20 

NOTE: Full Circuit Rate Sheets in the list above are Downloadable PDF files. PDF files may be viewed with the latest free Adobe Acrobat Reader® plug-in .

EXPERT SERVICES RATES

Select a Circuit to view or download as the full Circuit Rate Sheet in PDF format.

Circuit 01  Circuit 06  Circuit 11  Circuit 16 
Circuit 02  Circuit 07  Circuit 12  Circuit 17 
Circuit 03  Circuit 08  Circuit 13  Circuit 18 
Circuit 04  Circuit 09  Circuit 14  Circuit 19 
Circuit 05  Circuit 10  Circuit 15  Circuit 20 

NOTE: Full Circuit Rate Sheets in the list above are Downloadable PDF files. PDF files may be viewed with the latest free Adobe Acrobat Reader® plug-in .

TRAVEL INFORMATION

Florida DOT Mileage Guide 
JAC Guide to Travel Procedures 

Ordinary Witness and Copies/Other Services Information

JAC’s Court-Appointed Section inputs, reviews and audits Ordinary Witness billings sent by private court-appointed counsel, such as Ordinary Witness fees for testifying in court.

JAC’s Court-Appointed Section also inputs, reviews and audits Copies/Other Service billings sent by private court-appointed counsel or due process vendors. Copies/Other Service billings include costs for items or services such as copies, photos, and criminal records.

When a criminal defendant retains private counsel, yet is determined indigent by the court for purposes of costs associated with the defense and the court approves the provision of due process services, JAC reviews and audits bills sent by due process vendors (such as copies/other services) for payment.

Important Notice: As of November 15, 2018, all requests for Payment of Ordinary and Official Witnesses less than $50 should be billed as Attorney Reimbursement through the “MyJAC” secure website. Please read the “Attorney Reimbursement of Ordinary & Official Witnesses (less than $50) through MyJAC - Instructions”.

JAC will only make direct payment to a witness when the amount sought is at least $50. For matters involving ordinary or official witness fees of less than $50, payment will be through reimbursement to the attorney only. The amounts reimbursed will be limited to the amount authorized under s. 92.141, F.S., (official witnesses) and s.92.142, F.S. (ordinary witnesses).

If additional assistance is needed, the JAC Online Support Team is available via email at onlinesupportteam@justiceadmin.org or via phone at 1-844-JAC-LINE (1-844-522-5463).

ORDINARY WITNESS & COPIES/OTHER SERVICES CHECKLISTS AND GUIDES

• Checklist for Reimbursement of Ordinary and Official Witness - 2023 
• Checklist for Reimbursement of Copies and Other Expenses - NEW - 2023 

ORDINARY WITNESS & COPIES/OTHER SERVICES FORMS

• Attorney Reimbursement of Ordinary and Official Witnesses (less than $50) through MyJAC - Instructions  New!
• JAC Invoice - Certification & Request for Payment of Ordinary & Official Witnesses (greater than $50)  (electronic form is included in Online Billing Submission as Attorney Reimbursement - less than $50)
• JAC Invoice - Certification & Request for Payment of Ordinary & Official Witnesses (greater than $50) Instructions Only 
• JAC Invoice - Copies and Other Services and Instructions  (electronic form is included in Online Billing Submission)
• JAC Invoice - Copies and Other Services Instructions Only 

TRAVEL INFORMATION

Florida DOT Mileage Guide 
JAC Guide to Travel Procedures