Judicial and Official Appearance Leave. Shall be granted for the purposes of regularly called jury duty, appearance as a witness (in court) other than as a litigant, or to respond to an official order from another governmental jurisdiction for reasons not brought about through the connivance or misconduct of the employee. 12.2.1 The employee seeking an Official Judicial Appearance Leave shall submit a request accompanied by the official order for an approved absence to the immediate supervisor on the next working day after the individual knows he/she is to appear. 12.2.2 After three days, the Office reserves the right to require verification of leave taken because of illness or injury. Prior notice of the requirement shall be given to the employee. 12.2.3 An employee granted a leave of absence under these provisions shall be granted Office compensation which when added to jury or witness fees shall not exceed the employee's regular Office compensation. The employee shall endorse to the Office the jury or witness fee's check. The Office, in turn, shall issue the employee appropriate salary warrants for payment of the employee's salary and shall deduct normal retirement and other authorized contributions. 12.2.4 Per diem or other travel expenses shall be retained by the employee. 12.2.5 Upon completion of duty, the employee shall have the secretary to the court complete notice of duty termination and return to duty.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement