KRS 455.150: Procedure for bringing material witness in state felony trial from federal

prison -- Reimbursement of expenses.

When a material witness for the Commonwealth in a felony prosecution pending in a

court of this state is confined under judgment of convict ion in any federal penal

institution, the Commonwealth's attorney may enter into an agreement with the

appropriate federal authorities for conveyance of the witness at the expense of this state to

the Circuit Court in which the trial is pending, and after trial, for return to the federal

penitentiary. The Commonwealth's attorney shall move the Circuit Court for an order for

the attendance of the witness and shall state the situation of the prisoner, the date set for

trial of the case, the importance of his testimony to the Commonwealth, and the

agreement of the federal authorities to produce the prisoner in court. The Circuit Court

shall designate the officer to transport and guard the prisoner and such person shall be

reimbursed from the State Treasury for his expenses in the amount and manner provided

in KRS 64.070(1); provided, however, that if a United States marshal or other federal

official is designated by the court to transport and guard the prisoner such marshal or

officer shall be reimbursed at the rate authorized by federal law or regulations. The

Circuit Court shall enter an order of allowance of expenses for the officer upon

conclusion of the trial.