U.S. Marshals Service Defendants in Custody and Prisoner Management, Public Defender's Handbook, Travel by Privately Owned Vehicle (POV)

Public Defender's Handbook

Travel by Privately Owned Vehicle (POV)

If the witness uses a POV for their convenience, they will be paid as if they traveled by common carrier. However, if the presiding officer of the Court or the Clerk of the Court authorizes the use of a POV, then a reasonable minimum daily travel distance is 300 miles one way. If a witness leaves their residence earlier than necessary, they will be paid only for the travel time to the court city.

If the witness wishes to commute to and from home, and it is more expensive than obtaining lodging in the court city, then the witness will be paid whichever is lesser to the government.

Prisoners

Subpoenas
Notice to Fact Witnesses (OBD-2)
Travel, Lodging, Meals and Incidental Expenses
Travel by Privately Owned Vehicle (POV)
Appearance
Fact Witness Voucher
Presiding Officer of the Court
Special Situations
Non-Custodial Transportation of Defendants
Appendix 1, Instructions for Fact Witnesses, Appearing on Behalf of the United States Government, Form OBD-2
Appendix 2, Fact Witness Voucher, Form OBD-3
Appendix 3, Travel Voucher, Form SF- 1012
Appendix 4, Request for Armed Forces or Government-Employee Witness, Form OBD-16
Appendix 5, Witness Certificate for Advance, Form USM-24

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