IN THE COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR COUNTY, FLORIDA Plaintiff, CASE NO: vs, DIVISION: Defendant / VERIFIED MOTION TO COMPENSATE SPECIAL COURT APPOINTED ATTORNEY COMES NOW, Esquire, the undersigned affiant, and respectfully moves the Court to enter an order awarding compensation for services rendered as a special court appointed attorney in the above-captioned cause. In support of the motion, the undersigned would show: (1) Name of client(s): (2) Date appointed: (3) Appointing Judge: The Honorable (4) Opposing counsel: (5) Date case closed:(if not closed, attach sheet explaining circumstances) (6) Type of cause: (7) The time records attached to this verified motion are true and correctly represent the time expended by me in the representation of the above-named client. 180 2000 © American LegalNet, Inc. (If time records are not attached, please cross out paragraph 7 and indicate on a separate sheet why time records were not prepared and submitted. Note: Failure to keep accurate time records will result in your removal from the special court appointed attorney list. "Florida courts have emphasized the importance of keeping accurate and current time records of work done and time spent on a case, particularly when someone other than the client may pay the fee." Florida Patient's Compensation Fund v. Rowe, 412 So.2d 1145, 1150 (Fla. 1985). (8) In-Court time in hours and tenths of hours. Motions and requests: Pretrial hearings and conferences: Trial: Appellate Court proceedings: Discovery work: Other court appearances: ___________________ subtotal of hours = x $60.00 per hour = (9) Out-of-Court time in hours and tenths of hours. Legal research and brief writing: Drafting of pleadings: Fact investigation: Obtaining and reviewing records: Review of discovery: Witness interviews: Client and family contact - in person: telephone: Motion preparation: Consultation with experts: Other (State activity ) ___________________ subtotal of hours = 181 2000 © American LegalNet, Inc. x $50.00 per hour = 10) Reimbursable costs (Items and amounts, all receipts must be attached). a. b. c. ______ ______ subtotal of reimbursable costs = grand total of funds requested (In-Court fees, Out-of-Court fees, & reimbursable costs)= Signature: Print name: Florida Bar Number: Mailing Address: Telephone: Sworn to and subscribed before me this day of 200 . Notary Public, State of Florida My Commission Expires: 182 2000 © American LegalNet, Inc. PROCESSING THIS MOTION To process this motion and expedite receipt of payment, send or deliver: 1) The original with attachments, 2) Three copies of this Verified Motion with attachments, 3) The original and three copies of Proposed Order to Compensate Special Court Appointed Attorney, 4) One stamped envelope addressed to you, the attorney, to the Administrative office of the Courts, Alachua County Courthouse, Room 410, 201 E. University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601 (904) 374-3648. Do not file with the Clerk or send directly to the Judge. The Court Administrator will copy the County Attorney and forward the original motion and order to the Judge. 183 2000 © American LegalNet, Inc.