What is the witness fee?
A witness is entitled to compensation of $40.00 per day for attendance in the courts of the United States pursuant to 28 U.S.C. section 1821. In addition a witness who travels by private vehicle will receive 48.5 cents per mile, the same rate that applies to government employees on official travel. Charges for toll roads, bridges, tunnels, ferries, taxicab fares, and parking fees (upon presentation of a valid parking receipt) will be paid in full. Other reimbursable travel and subsistence expenses are outlined in 28 U.S.C. section 1821.
