Ky. Rev. Stat. ch. 344 § 344.260
Compensation of witnesses
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344.260 Compensation of witnesses. Witnesses summoned by a subpoena in a discriminatory housing proceeding shall be entitled to the same witness and mileage fees as witnesses in proceedings in Circuit Court.
Kentucky Revised Statute § 344.260 establishes that witnesses who are formally summoned by subpoena to appear in a discriminatory housing proceeding are entitled to receive the same witness fees and mileage reimbursement that would apply to witnesses appearing in Kentucky Circuit Court proceedings. This provision ensures that the compensation structure for witnesses in fair housing cases mirrors the standard already used in the state's general civil court system. The rule applies whenever a subpoena is issued in connection with a discriminatory housing matter under Kentucky law.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Ky. Rev. Stat. § 344.260, property owners and managers involved in discriminatory housing proceedings should be aware that any witness formally subpoenaed in such a proceeding is entitled to standard witness fees and mileage compensation equivalent to Circuit Court rates. Operators who participate in or are subject to these proceedings generally account for the possibility that witnesses they call—or who are called against them—may be entitled to this compensation. Familiarity with this provision helps property managers understand the procedural framework governing fair housing hearings in Kentucky.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ky. Rev. Stat. § 344.260 means that if you are subpoenaed as a witness in a discriminatory housing proceeding, you have a right to receive the same witness fees and mileage reimbursement as witnesses in Kentucky Circuit Court. Tenants who believe they have experienced housing discrimination and find themselves involved in a formal proceeding can take note that this compensation structure is built into the process. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid offices can provide general information about how witness compensation works within the broader context of Kentucky's fair housing enforcement process.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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