
Prisoner Operation Resources
- Public Defender's Handbook
- Subpoenas
- Non-Custodial Transportation of Defendants
- Travel, Lodging, Meals and Incidental Expenses
- Travel by Privately Owned Vehicle (POV)
- Appearance
- Fact Witness Voucher
- Presiding Officer of the Court
- Special Situations
- Notice to Fact Witnesses (OBD-2)
- Prisoner Photographs
- Prisoner Marriages
- Court Productions and Writs
- Federal Bureau of Prisons
- Introduction
- Definitions
- Approved Health Care Services
- Cardiology
- General Medicine and Laboratory
- Hearing Aids and Batteries
- Dental
- Obstetrics/Gynecology (OBGYN)
- Orthopedics
- Pharmacy Medications
- Radiology
- Post-Surgery
- Mental Health/Psychology/Psychiatry Consults
- Optometry/Ophthalmology
- Durable Medical Equipment
- Emergency Care
- Oxygen
Presiding Officer of the Court
The U.S. Marshal is only authorized to reimburse travel expenses from the place the subpoena was served to the court city and return. The U.S. Marshal's office is not authorized to reimburse expenses greater than normal government travel rates. Some special situations arise that can be addressed by the presiding officer of the Court or the Clerk of the Court.
Should a witness have special needs for which reimbursement is anticipated, please contact the presiding officer of the Court or the Clerk of the Court before incurring expenses. The U.S. Marshal's office cannot pay without written approval of the Court. Special situations may include and are not limited to:
- first class air travel
- rental cars
- babysitters
- pet care
- ambulance or nursing attendants' fees
The following types of expenditures are not authorized:
- phone calls
- dry cleaning
- room service
- bar tabs