§ 22-3105 Witness fees.

If you get called to testify at an inquisition because you received a subpoena, you're entitled to be paid for your time. The amount you get paid is the same fee that witnesses receive in regular criminal court cases in Kansas.

The county where the inquisition takes place is responsible for paying this fee, not the state or any other party. To get paid, the judge who heard your testimony has to sign a certificate confirming that you actually showed up and attended. Once that certificate is signed, the county uses it to process your payment.

In short, this rule makes sure witnesses aren't left out of pocket for doing their civic duty. It also sets up a simple paper trail, the judge's signed certificate, so the county knows who to pay and can verify that the person actually attended.