United States of America, Apellee v. Joselito Abreu, A/K/A Jose A. Lora

LYNCH, Circuit Judge.

This case concerns the administration of justice for indigent defendants under the Criminal Justice Act, 18 U.S.C. § 3006A. More particularly, it concerns applications by indigent defendants for government funding of expert services “necessary for adequate representation.” 18 U.S.C. § 3006A(e)(l). Because the district court violated the provision of this statute providing that such applications be heard ex parte, we vacate and remand.

Joselito Abreu pled guilty to possession with intent to distribute over 500 grams of cocaine .in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1) and…