(1) A trial court administrator of a circuit court is entitled to reimbursement for actual expenses incurred for meals, lodging, and transportation costs for attending court away from the trial court administrator's official station.
(2) Notwithstanding the exemption from state travel rules provided by § 19-4-904, if a trial court administrator uses a personal vehicle for transportation, he or she is entitled to reimbursement for mileage at the same rate prescribed by the Department of Finance and Administration for executive branch employees.
(3) Reimbursements for actual expenses and mileage under subsection (a) of this section shall be made monthly by the Administrative Office of the Courts upon claims by the respective trial court administrators certified by the circuit judge.