# 28 C.F.R. § 21.7 (2026): Certification of witness attendance

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P21_S21_7

## Section

- **Citation:** 28 C.F.R. § 21.7 (2026)
- **Heading:** Certification of witness attendance
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 28 CFR: Judicial Administration / Chapter I: DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE / Part 21: WITNESS FEES / § 21.7: § 21.7   Certification of witness attendance.

## Text

In any case in which the U.S. Department of Justice, or office or organization thereof, is a party, the Department of Justice shall pay all fees and allowances of witnesses, except for those witnesses as defined in § 21.2, paragraph (d)(1), on the certification of the following officials: The U.S. Attorney, an Assistant U.S. Attorney, a U.S. Trustee, or the U.S. Department of Justice attorney who actually conducts the case. In criminal proceedings
in forma pauperis
or in proceedings before a U.S. Commissioner, U.S. Magistrate or U.S. Parole Commission Hearing Examiner, the Department of Justice shall pay all fees and allowances of witnesses on the certification of the U.S. District Judge hearing the case or such Commissioner, Magistrate, or Hearing Examiner.

## Nearby sections

- [28 C.F.R. § 21.1 (2026) § 21.1   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P21_S21_1.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 21.2 (2026) § 21.2   Employees of the United States serving as witnesses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P21_S21_2.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 21.3 (2026) § 21.3   Aliens.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P21_S21_3.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 21.4 (2026) § 21.4   Fees and allowances of fact witnesses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P21_S21_4.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 21.5 (2026) § 21.5   Use of table of distances.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P21_S21_5.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 21.6 (2026) § 21.6   Proceedings in forma pauperis.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P21_S21_6.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 21.7 (2026) § 21.7   Certification of witness attendance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P21_S21_7.md)

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