Definitions Civil Court Civil court means a court in Canada for the conduct of civil litigation. Criminal Court Criminal court means a court in Canada for the trial of criminal offences, including a court of summary jurisdiction, but not a court martial or summary trial. Foreign Court Foreign court means any court outside of Canada, but not a court martial or summary trial. Conduct Money Conduct money means the minimum amount of travel money payable by law when a person receives a subpoena to attend court.
Conduct money is to be provided with the subpoena.
Status while Attending Court Member's Status A member's status while attending civil, criminal or foreign court proceedings is as follows. Any conduct money, expense money or witness fees must be made payable to the member subpoenaed, who shall apply these funds towards the travel claim. A statement of monies and benefits received should be requested by the member from the lawyer or crown attorney concerned to substantiate the claim.