§ 1085 Witness Fee Collection Action

Water Code·California

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This law says that if someone is supposed to get paid for being a witness in court, they can sue to get that money if they don't receive it.

Key Takeaways

•Witnesses can get paid for their time and travel to court.
•If they don't get paid, they can sue to get their money.
•This applies to any fees or mileage they were promised.

Example

You were called to be a witness in a court case and were promised $50 for your time and travel.

If the court or the person who called you doesn't pay you, you can take them to court to get your $50.

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§ 1085 Witness Fee Collection Action

All fees and mileage to which any witness is entitled under the provisions of this chapter may be collected by action therefor instituted by the person to whom they are payable. (Enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

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fees mileage witness action

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Water Code. Section 1085.

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