California · Penal Code

PEN §1329.1: Any witness who is subpoenaed in any criminal action or proceeding shall be given written notice on the subpoena that the witness may be entitled to receive fees and mileage.

Civil

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Witnesses subpoenaed in criminal proceedings must receive written notice on the subpoena that they may be entitled to fees and mileage, with general guidance on how to request or claim them.

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Any witness who is subpoenaed in any criminal action or proceeding shall be given written notice on the subpoena that the witness may be entitled to receive fees and mileage. Such notice shall indicate generally the manner in which a request or claim for fees and mileage should be made.

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