KRS 421.030: Nonresident witness -- When expenses allowed.

A Commonwealth's witness in a felony case who resides in another state shall be allowed

his necessary expenses in addition to the per diem, but no such allowance shall be made

unless the judge of the court has made an order based upon the personal knowledge of the

Circuit Judge or upon information showing that the testimony of the witness is material to

the state, requiring the attendance of the witness. The expense and per diem shall be

allowed by the Circuit Court and certified to the circuit clerk for payment.