United States District Court - Northern District of Illinois

General Rules

Rules 3.80 to 3.99 Procedures For The Appointment Of Attorneys In Pro Bono Civil Actions

Rule 3.86 Expenses

A. Party's Responsibility; Advances by Attorney Permitted

To the extent reasonably feasible in light of his/her financial condition, the party shall bear the cost of any expenses of the litigation or appeal including, but not limited to discovery expenses, subpoena and witness fees, and transcript expenses. It shall be permissible for the appointed attorney or the firm with which the attorney is affiliated to advance part or all of the payment of any such expenses without requiring that the party remain ultimately liable for such expenses, except out of the proceeds of any recovery. However, the attorney or firm shall not be required to advance the payment of such expenses.

B. Reimbursement of Expenses from the District Court Fund

Expenses incurred by counsel appointed pursuant to Rule 3.82 of these rules or the firm with which he/she is affiliated may be reimbursed from the District Court Fund in accordance with the provisions of the Regulations Governing the Reimbursement of Expenses in Pro Bono Cases. The Clerk will provide copies of the Regulations and the Plan for the Administration of the District Court Fund on request.