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HomeWater CodeDiv. 2Pt. 1Ch. 3Art. 2§ 1081 Witness Fees And Mileage

§ 1081 Witness Fees And Mileage

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§ 1081 Witness Fees And Mileage

This law says that if someone is asked to come and talk in front of a board, they get paid the same amount for their time and travel as they would in a regular court case. The person or group who asked them to come has to pay them.

Key Takeaways

  • •If you ask someone to talk in front of a board, you have to pay them.
  • •The payment is the same as what they would get in a regular court case.
  • •This includes money for their time and travel.

Example

Imagine your neighbor is asked to talk to a board about something they saw happen in your neighborhood.

Your neighbor will get paid for their time and travel, just like if they were asked to talk in a regular court case. If you're the one who asked them to come, you have to pay them.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 1081 Witness Fees And Mileage

Each witness who appears by order of the board shall receive for his attendance the same fees and mileage allowed by law to witnesses in civil cases, which shall be paid by the party at whose request the witness is subpenaed. (Amended by Stats. 1957, Ch. 1932.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

witnessfees and mileagecivil casessubpenaed

Related Statutes

  • § 1082 Witness Fees For Board
  • § 1083 Witness Fees Demand
  • § 1084 Witness Fee Demand And Payment
  • § 1085 Witness Fee Collection Action
  • § 1086 Witness Attendance Limits

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Water Code. Section 1081.
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