VI. COMPENSATION AND REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES
2. Hourly Rates: For work done on or after May 1, 2002, counsel may be compensated at rates not exceeding $90 per hour for in court time and $90 per hour for out of court time unless the Judicial Conference determines that a higher rate is justified. In death penalty cases these maximum rates do not apply. Counsel in these cases may be compensated at such rates as the Court determines to be reasonably necessary, within the $90-$125 per hour range. Time spent awaiting oral argument is considered to be time expended out of court.
* * * XI. EFFECTIVE DATE
This amended plan is effective May 1, 2002.