Criminal Practice (Fees and Allowances) Regulation 2021
sec.6Types of allowances
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sec.6 Types of allowances
A travelling allowance is a payment made towards meeting the expenses the prosecution witness incurs in travelling to and from court. A meal allowance is a payment made towards meeting the expenses the prosecution witness incurs for meals if the witness is necessarily absent from the witness’s residence or place of work to attend court. An accommodation allowance is a payment made towards meeting the expenses the prosecution witness incurs for accommodation if the witness is necessarily absent from the witness’s residence overnight to attend court. A loss of earnings allowance is a payment made towards meeting the loss of earnings the prosecution witness incurs if the witness is necessarily absent from the witness’s residence or place of work to attend court. (sec.6-ssec.1) A travelling allowance is a payment made towards meeting the expenses the prosecution witness incurs in travelling to and from court. (sec.6-ssec.2) A meal allowance is a payment made towards meeting the expenses the prosecution witness incurs for meals if the witness is necessarily absent from the witness’s residence or place of work to attend court. (sec.6-ssec.3) An accommodation allowance is a payment made towards meeting the expenses the prosecution witness incurs for accommodation if the witness is necessarily absent from the witness’s residence overnight to attend court. (sec.6-ssec.4) A loss of earnings allowance is a payment made towards meeting the loss of earnings the prosecution witness incurs if the witness is necessarily absent from the witness’s residence or place of work to attend court.