OFFICES AND OFFICERS ‑- STATE ‑- PATROL OFFICERS ‑- OFF-DUTY HOURS ‑- WITNESS ‑- TESTIFYING ON BEHALF OF STATE ‑- JUSTICE COURT A state patrol officer is not entitled to witness fees for appearing and testifying in a justice court on behalf of the state, county or municipality during off-duty hours unless he be subpoenaed and required to appear and testify in a county other than that in which he resides, or unless his appearance concerns matters not connected with his official duties.