§ 9-29-7 - Witness fees. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 9-29-7

   § 9-29-7  Witness fees. – (a) The fees of witnesses shall be:

   (1)  For every day's attendance before the supremeor superior court, or before any other tribunal or magistrate, includingattendance in giving depositions $10.00

   (2)  For every mile's travel .10

   (3)  For every day's commitment in jail upondefault to enter into recognizance with surety 2.00

   (b) In addition to the fees above provided, witnessessummoned and testifying as experts in behalf of the state, or any person actingas an interpreter, before the supreme, superior, or district court, may beallowed and paid such sum as such court may deem just and reasonable.