Below are some of the internal policies the PDS staff have implemented which are most relevant to assigned counsel. Making yourself familiar with these policies will help ensure the timely processing of payments and approvals by reducing friction in your interactions with PDS. Please review the policies included below at your convenience. If you have questions about any of the policies included here, please feel free to contact a staff member.
- Case Entry and Billing Guidance (PDF)
- defenderData Usage Standard (PDF)
- Communication and Registration Standards (PDF)
- Policy as to Assignments, Billing Systems, and Payments (PDF)
- Amended Policy as to Assignments, Billing Systems, and Payments (PDF)
- Designation of Payee Form (PDF)
- Delegation Policy (PDF)
- Informed Client Consent to Stand In Form (PDF)
- Clarification on the Voucher Reconsideration Process and the Application of Chapter 301 to PC Cases (PDF)
- Important Information About Rosters (PDF)
- Specialized Case Type Reference List (PDF)
- Important Notice about Case Entries (PDF)
- Lodging and Other Travel Expenses Incurred by Counsel (PDF)
- LOD Case Approval Policy (PDF)