A Commonwealth’s witness in a felony case who resides in another state shall be allowed his necessary expenses in addition to the per diem, but no such allowance shall be made unless the judge of the court has made an order based upon the personal knowledge of the Circuit Judge or upon information showing that the testimony of the witness is material to the state, requiring the attendance of the witness. The expense and per diem shall be allowed by the Circuit Court and certified to the circuit clerk for payment.
History: Amended 1964 Ky. Acts ch. 177, sec. 3. — Amended 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 163, secs. 1, 2. — Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. sec. 368.

Terms Used In Kentucky Statutes 421.030

  • State: when applied to a part of the United States, includes territories, outlying possessions, and the District of Columbia. See Kentucky Statutes 446.010
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.