When an officer testifies during regular duty hours, the defendant, if convicted, must pay the costs of the officer's time testifying in court.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Depends on the officer's salary
• D. Not enough information

Answer: (B)

When a police officer testifies as part of official duties during regular working hours, the expense of that testimony is covered by the employing agency, not billed to the defendant as a court cost. Court costs are the defendant’s obligation, but officer time on duty is treated as an agency cost, since the officer is performing public service within normal hours. That’s why the statement is false. The salary amount or the lack of information aren’t the determining factors here—the rule rests on who bears the cost for an officer’s in-duty testimony.