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who should pay for my court appearance as witness/
Auteur du fil: Peng Liu
Peng Liu
Peng Liu
Australie
Local time: 19:39
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Sep 21, 2020

I did some translation for an agency client last year and provided affidavit afterwards, as requested.
Today a court officer contacted me, asking me to go to local court to provide video evidence for a court hearing in Western Australia.
my question is - am I obliged to do this for free, if not, who should pay for my time, the agent, the individual client, local court or WA court?

freezone (X)
 
Tina Vonhof (X)
Tina Vonhof (X)
Canada
Local time: 03:39
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Just a guess Sep 22, 2020

I have never come across this situation, so I can only guess. You would be doing this for the benefit of the end client, so I would approach the agency first and get them to contact the end client. I wouldn't count on being successful but it may be worth a try.
 
freezone (X)
freezone (X)
Émirats Arabes Unis
who should pay for my court appearance as witness/ Sep 22, 2020

Haven't encountered this one yet, if that happens I would seek advise from my agent where I got my lawyer
 
Vanda Nissen
Vanda Nissen  Identity Verified
Australie
Local time: 19:39
Membre (2008)
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The agency Sep 22, 2020

I am, actually, surprised they require a physical presence because of the current COVID-19 situation. I was in a similar situation a couple of weeks ago but they were happy for me to do it over the phone. It lasted 10 min., but I sent a bill for one hour (agreed beforehand).
 
Michael Newton
Michael Newton  Identity Verified
États-Unis
Local time: 05:39
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Court appearance as a witness Sep 23, 2020

When I have appeared as an expert witness in court, it has always been the client (whom I am supporting) who pays.
 


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