COURT ALLOWANCE. Members of the bargaining unit who are required to appear in court in criminal proceedings during their off-duty hours shall be guaranteed a minimum of two (2) hours or actual hours worked, whichever is greater. The Employer shall not change the employee’s schedule or scheduled shift to avoid payment for court time incurred during off-duty hours without mutual consent. Payment shall be made in either cash or compensatory time at the discretion of the Employer at the appropriate rate for the employee’s classification. Employees shall notify their immediate supervisor when they are requested or subpoenaed to appear in court. Employees shall not be precluded from retaining witness fees and mileage for appearances in civil actions during their non-duty hours, unless such payment is prohibited by statute.
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