New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 22 - JUDICIARY
Subtitle A - JUDICIAL ADMINISTRATION
Chapter I - Standards and Administrative Policies
Subchapter C - Rules Of The Chief Administrator Of The Courts
Part 102 - Reimbursement Of Traveling Expenses In Connection With Performance Of Judicial Duties
Section 102.1 - Transportation expenses
Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 39, September 25, 2024
Reimbursement for transportation expenses incurred pursuant to this Part shall be allowed in accordance with the following regulations:
(a) Personally owned automobile. When transportation is provided by personally owned automobile, a judge or justice shall be reimbursed at a rate determined by the Chief Administrator. In addition, parking charges and bridge and highway tolls shall be reimbursed. Reimbursement for gasoline, insurance, repairs, depreciation, towage and all other operating costs is included in the mileage rate.
(b) Car rental. Reimbursement of expenses for use of a rental car shall be allowed in exceptional cases, provided that adequate proof of need and of the expenses incurred is provided, and prior approval is obtained from the Chief Administrator. Parking charges and bridge and highway tolls shall be reimbursed.
(c) Publicly owned cars. Judges or justices traveling by cars owned by the State or a political subdivision of the State shall so indicate on the expense voucher, giving the license number of the vehicle. Parking charges and bridge and highway tolls shall be reimbursed. Claims for expenses for emergency items and repairs made for cars owned by the State or a political subdivision shall be supported by appropriate receipts. All State vehicles operating in or near Albany shall, when possible, be serviced in the State garage rather than at service stations.
(d) Common carrier. When transportation is by common carrier, reimbursement of fare shall be allowed. When transportation is by air, or by first class, Pullman or similar rail accommodation, copies of tickets or similar documentation shall be attached to the expense voucher. When air travel is used, less than first class accommodations should be utilized whenever possible. Payments for taxicab, airport limousine, tips or other expenses necessarily incurred in connection with the use of common carrier shall be allowed.
