Code of Federal Regulations · Section
§ 5.401 — Payment Of Witness Fees And Allowances
46 C.F.R. § 5.401
View:
(a) Duly subpoenaed witnesses, other than Federal government employees, may apply for payment of their attendance as witnesses at an investigation or hearing conducted pursuant to this part by submitting a request for payment (Standard Form 1157) accompanied by any necessary receipts.
(b) Fees and allowances will be paid as provided by 28 U.S.C. 1821, except that a person called to testify as an expert witness may be paid a higher fee to be fixed by the District Commander.
Authorizing Statute
-
Per diem and mileage generally; subsistence28 U.S.C. § 1821
-
Superintendence of the merchant marine46 U.S.C. § 2103