Current through October 31, 2024
Section 3-1-03-311 - Execution Travel1. Compensation may be awarded for the reasonable and necessary costs of traveling to and from a place of execution for the purpose of witnessing the execution.2. Eligible costs include mileage, airfare, bus fare, train fare, lodging and meals.3. The victim/claimant must otherwise qualify for compensation before any award can be considered.4. Additional information and supporting documentation may be required on an as needed basis for further determination of expense eligibility.5. Limitations for execution travel include, but are not limited to the following: a. If there is more than one (1) claimant per request for execution travel, each request will be considered on a case-by-case basis, and the total amount allowable will be prorated among the claimant's.b. Necessary and reasonable transportation costs to attend an execution will be considered for payment if the execution is held at least forty-five (45) miles (one-way) from the victim's/claimant's residence.c. Award for transportation costs shall be reimbursed at thirty-five cents (.35) per mile.d. Compensation for execution travel may not exceed One Thousand Dollars ($1,000).3 Miss. Code. R. 1-03-311