Motion For Approval Of Payment Of Appointed Counsel Fees And Expenses {26.0}

FORM 26.0 - MOTION FOR APPROVAL OF PAYMENT OF APPOINTED COUNSEL FEES AND EXPENSES. This form is used by court-appointed attorneys or Guardians ad Litem in Warren County, Ohio, Probate Court to request payment for legal services and expenses incurred while representing a client. The attorney certifies that they have not received any other compensation for the case and submits an itemized statement of hours worked and expenses incurred. It includes case details identifying the type of case, such as guardianship, mental illness, or adoption. The court reviews and approves reasonable fees and expenses before certifying the payment to the County Auditor. An itemized fee statement breaks down the attorney’s time spent in and out of court, billed in tenth-of-an-hour increments. The expense certification requires receipts for certain expenses and categorizes costs such as travel, transcripts, and expert fees. This ensures that attorneys providing court-appointed representation are fairly compensated while maintaining transparency and compliance with county regulations. www.FormsWorkflow.com