(1) A subpoena requiring the attendance of witnesses or the production of documents, whether for purposes of discovery or for purposes of a final hearing, may be served by any person authorized by law to serve process or by any person who is not a party and who is of majority age, as provided in Rule 1.410., Florida Rules of Civil Procedure, (1996), or as that rule may subsequently be renumbered. Proof of such service shall be made by affidavit of the person making service if not served by an officer authorized by law to do so.
    (2) All witnesses, other than public employees subpoenaed to appear in their official capacity, appearing pursuant to a subpoena shall be paid such fees and mileage for their attendance as set forth in Florida Statutes § 92.142, (1996), or as that statute may subsequently be renumbered. In the case of a public employee, such expenses shall be processed and paid in the manner provided for agency employee travel expense reimbursement; and, in the case of a witness who is not a public employee, payment of such fees and expenses shall accompany the subpoena.
Specific Authority 718.1255, 719.1255 FS. Law Implemented 718.1255, 719.1255 FS. History-New 4-1-92, Amended 2-2-93, Formerly 7D-45.025, Amended 6-19-96.