New Mileage Fees for Federal Court Witnesses, Effective January 1, 2013 | Practical Law

New Mileage Fees for Federal Court Witnesses, Effective January 1, 2013 | Practical Law

The US General Services Administration (GSA) has revised its mileage reimbursement rates, which are used to determine witness fees in federal courts.

New Mileage Fees for Federal Court Witnesses, Effective January 1, 2013

Practical Law Legal Update 6-523-4227 (Approx. 2 pages)

New Mileage Fees for Federal Court Witnesses, Effective January 1, 2013

by PLC Litigation
Published on 04 Jan 2013 • USA (National/Federal)
The US General Services Administration (GSA) has revised its mileage reimbursement rates, which are used to determine witness fees in federal courts.
The US General Services Administration (GSA) adjusted all privately owned vehicle (POV) mileage reimbursement rates, effective January 1, 2013. The POV mileage reimbursement rates are used to determine mileage fees paid to all witnesses appearing either in federal court or for a deposition pursuant to any rule or order of a federal court (28 U.S.C. § 1821 and FRCP 45(b)(1)).
Mode of Transport
New Rate Per Mile
Privately-owned airplane
$1.33
Privately-owned automobile
$0.565
Privately-owned motorcycle
$0.535