sleutherontheside
Retired WS Staff
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I finally got an answer from my "acquaintance" at the JAC. I am sorry it took so long.
Regarding the PI billing for his time at the hearings......if he is employed by the defense team...HE CAN IN FACT be paid to sit there and do NOTHING. They did not mention any cap on hours. Me thinks that his "time" is part of the request for additional hours.
IMO we need a serious overhaul of the indigent for costs budget.
For clarification....I did NOT tell this person which case I was referring to nor did I disclose that I follow this and other cases....I only asked a "hypothetical question". I didn't want to hear about JB complaining that his team was being disparaged by the JAC. So I took it upon myself to THWART that complaint. Why??? Because I have ethics.
In the interest of clairification......I asked my previous question a bit differently. That said......the PI can only get paid for time spent in the hearings and court if he plans on testifying.
I left a message with my aquaintance to ask if I may submit a more detailed list of questions that may not be covered in the online handbook. If they agree, I will post a request for questions and submit them at one time. I hope that will be helpful.