                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

COMPENSATION OF EXPERTS (§ 16.1-361)

Each psychiatrist, clinical psychologist, licensed clinical social worker,
licensed professional counselor, licensed marriage and family therapist, or
other expert appointed by the court to render professional service pursuant to
§ 16.1-356, shall receive a reasonable fee for such service. With the exception
of services provided by state hospitals or training centers, the fee shall be
determined in each instance by the court that appointed the expert, in
accordance with guidelines established by the Supreme Court after consultation
with the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services. If any such
expert is required to appear as a witness in any hearing held pursuant to §
16.1-356, he shall receive mileage and a fee of $100 for each day during which
he is required to serve. An itemized account of expenses, duly sworn to, must be
presented to the court, and when allowed shall be certified to the Supreme Court
for payment out of the state treasury, and be charged against the appropriations
made to pay criminal charges. Allowance for the fee and for the per diem
authorized shall also be made by order of the court, duly certified to the
Supreme Court for payment out of the appropriation to pay criminal charges.

HISTORY: 1999, cc. 958, 997; 2000, c. 337; 2005, c. 110; 2009, cc. 813, 840;
2012, cc. 476, 507.