A Deputy who is subpoenaed as a witness before any court or other tribunal (hereafter referred to as "court") in any civil action or proceeding within and out of the County within 500 miles from home to the court shall receive his normal salary (regular salary and overtime, if applicable) during the time he travels to and from the court and while required to remain at such court. He will be reimbursed the actual necessary and reasonable traveling expenses incurred in complying with such subpoena provided that the subpoena is in connection with a matter regarding an event or transaction which the Deputy has perceived or investigated in the course of his duties. When subpoenaed by a court outside the 500 mile limit, arrangements for necessary transportation, food and lodging should be discussed with the concerned attorney of record prior to responding.
Tribunal is any person or body before whom or which attendance of witnesses may be required by subpoena.
All time spent and traveling expenses incurred by Deputies of this Department and all witness fees deposited with the clerk of the court shall be reported to Fiscal Services, Special Accounts Section, as outlined in the following subsections.