KRS 421.050: State prosecutions in federal courts -- Fees of witnesses and officers in.

In all criminal or penal actions that are removed from any court of this state to a federal

court, the officers of the federal court and the witnesses who are subpoenaed and attend

such court in behalf of the state are entitled to the same fees, per diem a nd mileage

allowed under United States statutes to such officers and witnesses for similar services in

similar cases when subpoenaed by and for the United States. Such fees, per diem and

mileage shall be paid by the Finance and Administration Cabinet upon presentation of the

certificate of the clerk of the federal court, approved by the judge thereof. The certificate

shall show the amount due each officer and witness.