Why do I have to testify . . . this is really inconvenient for me . . . do I get paid?
Answer
Witnesses to crimes are required to appear personally in Court to tell what happened. Although it may be inconvenient, the cornerstone of a free society is the willingness of persons to appear in Court so that the truth about a crime can be known. Witnesses are generally not compensated for lost wages or other incidental expenses involved in testifying.