Who pays for travel expenses for a victim or witness who does not live in the Halifax area?
The Commonwealth of Virginia may reimburse certain travel expenses for you provided the following conditions are met: • The victim or witness is subpoenaed by the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office. • The victim or witness travels more than fifty (50) miles one-way to appear in court. • The prosecutor assigned to the case has approved the travel reimbursement, and arrangements have been made through the Victim/Witness Office. If you have any questions concerning travel or the reimbursement of travel expenses, please call the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s office at 434-476-2139.
