Private bar attorneys who take SPD cases can find information about timekeeping, expenses, mileage, and other billing-related topics here. Access the billing portal below.
Terms and Conditions
Acceptance of an SPD appointment completes an agreement between the attorney and the SPD. The SPD will pay an attorney for reasonable hours of professional legal services. “Reasonable hours” are those required by an experienced, prudent, and competent practitioner to provide effective legal assistance.
When auditing a bill for reasonableness, the SPD will consider a number of factors, including:
- experience of the attorney
- common charges
- whether the attorney withdrew
- extent and novelty of motion practice
- seriousness of the charges and case type
- complexity of the fact pattern and legal issues
- whether the case resolved with a plea or trial
The current rates are:
- $100 per hour for legal work
- $50 per hour for travel plus mileage (at the state rate)