Section 246-11-140. Expenses and witness fees.

(1) Fees and expenses shall be paid at the following rates to witnesses appearing under subpoena by the party requesting the appearance:

(a) Fees shall be paid at the daily rate established for jurors in district court of Thurston County; and

(b) Expenses shall be paid at the rate established for employees of the state of Washington, or as otherwise required by law.

(2) Fees for an expert witness shall be negotiated by and paid by the party requesting services of the expert.

(3) All expenses incurred in connection with proceedings under this chapter shall be paid by the party incurring the expense.

(4) The program shall pay expenses associated with:

(a) The facility in which proceedings are conducted; and

(b) Recording of the proceedings.

(5) Expenses related to preparation and distribution of the transcript of proceedings shall be paid by the party filing a motion or request for review of an initial order or petition for reconsideration, appealing a final order, or otherwise requesting the transcript.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.130.050(1) and 18.130.060(3). WSR 94-04-078, § 246-11-140, filed 1/31/94, effective 3/3/94. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.130.050(1), 18.130.060(3) and 34.05.566. WSR 93-08-003 (Order 347), § 246-11-140, filed 3/24/93, effective 4/24/93.]

RCW 18.130.050(1) and 18.130.060(3). WSR 94-04-078, § 246-11-140, filed 1/31/94, effective 3/3/94. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.130.050(1), 18.130.060(3) and 34.05.566. WSR 93-08-003 (Order 347), § 246-11-140, filed 3/24/93, effective 4/24/93.