Fees for State Witnesses

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All witnesses entitled to compensation under §§40-25-106 and40-25-129 appearing for the state under subpoena, either before a magistrate or the grand jury, or on an indictment found, are to have the same compensation for their attendance as in civil cases, unless otherwise provided.

Code 1858, § 5391 (deriv. Acts 1855-1856, ch. 63, § 2); Shan., § 7366; mod. Code 1932, § 11973; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 40-2421.

Compiler's Notes. This section may be affected by §9-1-116, concerning entitlement to funds, absent appropriation.

Cross-References. Compensation in civil cases, title 24, ch. 4.

Liability of state or county, §40-25-129.

Prosecutor in misdemeanor not entitled to fees, §40-25-105.

Witnesses living near place of trial not entitled to fees, §40-25-106.

Textbooks. Tennessee Jurisprudence, 25 Tenn. Juris., Witnesses, §§ 7, 8.

Attorney General Opinions. Travel reimbursement for out-of-state witnesses in misdemeanor cases, OAG 99-057 (3/9/99).


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