Payment of Court Costs and Expenses

(a) In general. Persons found able to pay Court costs and expenses pursuant to D.C. Code § 16-2325 may be ordered to do so in designated monthly payments according to the person's financial conditions. Payments shall be made by cash or money order to the District of Columbia Courts for remittance to those to whom compensation is due, or if costs and expenses have been paid under the Criminal Justice Act of 1964 as amended, to the D.C. Budget Office. The District of Columbia courts shall keep records of all payments made and submit a statement to the parties on request. (b) Attorney's fees. Reasonable compensation for services and related expenses of counsel shall be those allowed by the Criminal Justice Act of 1964 as amended, or those otherwise approved by the Family Court. Counsel shall be required to submit a list of expenses on the form provided, which must be signed by the judge before payment can be ordered. COMMENT This Rule is adopted pursuant to the statutory direction in D.C. Code § 16-2325.