INFORMATION REGARDING THE REVISED CJA PLAN FOR THE MIDDLE DISTRICT OF NORTH CAROLINA
Everyone currently on the CJA Panel for the Middle District of North Carolina serves three year terms. A member of the CJA Panel may be considered for immediate reappointment to the panel following expiration of his or her term; however, they must satisfy the same qualifications and complete the same application process as new applicants. Under the CJA Plan, there are 75 panel attorney slots available. There is also a Training Panel for attorneys who do not have the requisite experience or wish to eventually become members of the CJA Panel. Participation on the Training Panel does not guarantee a place on the regular panel. The Court is committed to increasing the diversity of the applicant pool and encourages qualified female and minority lawyers to apply for positions.
Application forms:
The projected timetable for the application process is as follows:
- Deadline for submission of CJA Panel applications: July 10, 2026
- Application review process by the Selection Committee: Summer 2026
- Effective date of appointments: January 1, 2027
Applications must be submitted in a single PDF file by July 10, 2026 to CJA_Applications@ncmd.uscourts.gov.
Please direct any questions to Lawrence H. Cunningham, Clerk of Court, at (336)-332-6000