Section 3-1-03-309 - Court Related Travel1. Compensation may be awarded for the reasonable and necessary travel costs for attendance at criminal justice proceedings.2. Criminal justice proceedings are defined as investigative or court proceedings for the criminal case upon which the claim is based and include appointments with investigators, prosecuting attorney and/or correction officials, grand jury, trial, plea hearings, sentencing hearings, parole board hearings, and other post conviction hearings.3. Eligible costs include mileage, airfare, bus fare, train fare, lodging and meals.4. The victim/claimant must otherwise qualify for compensation before any award can be considered.5. All expenses must be verified by supporting documentation and by signatures of the appropriate individual(s)/official(s).6. All expenses must be evaluated to determine reasonableness of expenses and eligible award amount.7. Additional information and supporting documentation may be requested for determination of expense eligibility.8. Limitations for court related transportation include, but are not limited to the following: a. If there is more than one (1) claimant per request for court related travel, each request will be considered on a case-by-case basis, and the total amount allowable will be prorated among the claimant's.b. Necessary and reasonable transportation costs to attend criminal justice proceedings will be considered for payment if the proceedings are held at least forty five (45) miles (one-way) from the victim's/claimant's residence.c. Award for transportation mileage costs shall be reimbursed at thirty-five cents (.35) per mile.d. Lodging (hotel/motel) costs reimbursement shall not exceed $80.00 per day, and meal expense reimbursement shall not exceed $30.00 per day unless there is more than one eligible person and then meal reimbursement shall be no more than $50.00 per day in the aggregate.e. Compensation for court related travel expenses may not exceed One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00).3 Miss. Code. R. 1-03-309