witness order

monty_python

hi.
i have been summoned as a state witness and have had to take time off work to attened.

what is the procedure for claiming my loss of earnings??

LovelyHurling

I think some of this might be helpful in your case.

http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/justice/witnesses/how_you_are_called_as_a_witness.html

As a court witness, you may be entitled to witness expenses.

If you are a witness for the prosecution in a criminal trial, you should tell the investigating Garda who is dealing with the case what your expenses are. For example, you may miss out on wages for the days that you are in court and you may incur travel expenses to get to court.

The Garda will then make an application to the judge that witness expenses should be paid and if the judge makes an order, you will be given a cheque for your expenses.

If you are a witness for the defence in a criminal trial, you may also be entitled to recover some of your witness expenses. You should tell the solicitor who has summonsed you to come to court what your expenses are.

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Expert witnesses such as doctors and psychiatrists are entitled to be paid a set fee for giving evidence, whether it is a criminal or a civil trial. They are also paid for the reports that they write for the purposes of the case.

monty_python

cheers mate