EFT TRANSITION PHASE – When to Expect Direct Deposit Payments:
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PRIOR TO CREATING YOUR VMS ACCOUNT
- Vouchers submitted prior to March 15th will continue to be paid via U.S. Treasury check four days after the voucher has been closed and certified for payment.
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AFTER CREATING YOUR VMS ACCOUNT
- Vouchers submitted after March 15th will be paid via EFT (direct deposit) four days after the voucher has been closed and certified for payment.
This pertains to CJA 20, CJA 21, CJA 24, CJA 30, and CJA 31 vouchers.
Login.gov
To access eVoucher, you will be prompted to create your Login.gov account.
Below are two options to view instructions to assist you in completing the initial, one-time, process to create your Login.gov account. Once you have completed the steps, future eVoucher access will be done directly through Login.gov.
Instructions (.pdf) – Access eVoucher with Login.gov
Signing Into eVoucher with Login.gov (video)
PLEASE NOTE: Login.gov is a separate application from eVoucher. If you experience any issues with these instructions, you must contact Login.gov support directly via their Help Center at Help | Login.gov or Contact us | Login.gov.
Vendor Management System (VMS) – EFT payments
Vendor Manager System (VMS) is designed to easily and securely collect tax and banking information to facilitate electronic funds transfers (EFT) for voucher payments approved through Criminal Justice Act (CJA) eVoucher.
Panel attorneys, expert service providers, and court reporters will be required to register in VMS after signing in to CJA eVoucher with Login.gov. The account setup process for VMS takes less than 10 minutes to complete. An informational banner will appear in CJA eVoucher with a link to VMS.
Job Aid – Creating an SSN Payment Account in VMS
Job Aid – Creating an EIN Payment Account in VMS
Job Aid – Creating an Authorized Agent in VMS
path: Documentation
- CJA eVoucher Attorney User 6.11 Manual.pdf
- CJA eVoucher Expert User 6.11 Manual.pdf
- For Expert Services - Instructions for eVoucher AUTH and CJA 21 Vouchers.pdf
- For Mentee Services – Instructions for Mentee eVoucher CJA 21 Vouchers.pdf
- For Transcript Requests – Instructions for eVoucher AUTH 24 and CJA 24 Vouchers.pdf
- Import service entries to your CJA 20 voucher.pdf
- Instructions to add eVoucher Continuing Legal Education hours.pdf
path: Electronic Learning Modules
- Instructions for eVoucher AUTH 24 and CJA 24 Vouchers.mp4
- Instructions for eVoucher AUTH and CJA 21 Vouchers.mp4