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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

INSTRUCTIONS FOR FACT WITNESSES APPEARING ON BEHALF OF THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
(Not Applicable to Federal Employees)

## FOR TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS (AIR FARE and/or HOTEL) CALL OMEGA WORLD TRAVEL AT 1-800-411-9287. Identify yourself as a U.S. Attorney’s Office witness.

EMERGENCIES ONLY: Before 8:00 am. or AFTER 8:00 p.m. EST CALL 1-800-685-6342.

READ THE INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THIS FORM BEFORE YOUR COURT APPEARANCE. PLEASE CALL THE INDIVIDUAL LISTED BELOW IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS REGARDING TRAVEL AND SPECIFIC ENTITLEMENTS. IF YOU HAVE A MEDICAL CONDITION OR FAMILY SITUATION THAT REQUIRES SPECIAL CONSIDERATION, PLEASE ADVISE THE INDIVIDUAL LISTED BELOW AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

CONTACT PERSON(s):

## TELEPHONE NUMBER:



~VERIFY YOUR ATTENDANCE~


On the last business day BEFORE you travel to testify, call Special Agent with FBI, at to verify your exact attendance date.

## ~ APPEARANCE IN ANOTHER CITY ~

If you are required to travel to another city to appear in court, please contact Omega World Travel at 1-800-411-9287 to make your travel arrangements. Any amount advanced to you will be deducted from your fees and allowances.

## ~ REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES AND ATTENDANCE FEES ~

A. ATTENDANCE FEE: You will be paid a fee of $40.00 per day, including travel days.

# TRANSPORTATION: Call Omega World Travel at 1-800-411-9287 to arrange for your transportation. Reimbursement will be made for travel by the least expensive method reasonably available to you (i.e., traveling by privately owned vehicle vs. cost of airfare). The following rules apply to transportation expenses:

1. Local Travel: The recommended method of travel in the local area of courts is transit bus/subway.

2. Privately Owned Vehicles (POV): You will be reimbursed the following amounts:

<table><thead><tr><th>Motorcycle: $0.305 per mile</th><th>Automobile: $0.505 per mile</th><th>Private Airplane: $1.07 per mile</th></tr></thead></table>

In addition to the above mileage allowance, necessary tolls, parking and other fees may be reimbursed. If two or more witnesses travel in the same vehicle, only one reimbursement for mileage can be made.

IF POV EXPENSES, INCLUDING MILEAGE, TOLLS PARKING AND OTHER ASSOCIATED COSTS, ARE GREATER THAN THE GOVERNMENT AIRFARE, YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DIFFERENCE.

3. **Common Carrier:** If you are located outside the local court area, call Omega World Travel listed above for your travel arrangements. Train or bus will be reimbursed at the government rate. Reimbursement **WILL NOT** be made for First Class accommodations, “Frequent Flyer” tickets, or charter service. **DO NOT** purchase non-refundable tickets. If your appearance date changes or is canceled, you **WILL NOT** be reimbursed for non-refundable tickets. If you have any questions concerning transportation arrangements, please contact the individual(s) listed above.

C. MEALS: If it is necessary for you to remain away from home overnight, you will receive the following daily meal allowances:

$32.00 for each travel day PLUS $64.00 for each full day at court

D. LODGING: If it is necessary for you to remain away from home overnight, you will need to contact Omega World Travel to make your hotel arrangements. This office will be billed directly, and it will not be an out-of-pocket expense for you. (The allowable government rate for hotel during this period will be $ 103.00.)

ALL CLAIMS FOR PARKING AND TOLLS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY A RECEIPT, OTHER EXPENSES TO $25.00 OR MORE MUST BE SUPPORTED BY A RECEIPT, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF MEALS AND MILEAGE.

## ~ DISMISSAL ~

When you are advised that you have completed your testimony and your attendance is no longer required, you should request information regarding the payment of the fees and allowances outlined above. The individual requiring your attendance will provide you with a Fact Witness Voucher. You will be required to list your expenses on this voucher. The Voucher will be submitted to the U.S. Marshal’s Service for payment. The U.S. Marshals Service will process the voucher and MAIL the payment to you. If you require funds to return home, you must bring this fact to the attention of the individual requiring your attendance, who will notify the U.S. Marshal’s Service.

Form OBD-2

MARCH 2006



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