Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 263A § 5

Current with Act changes effective as of September 9, 2024

Section 263A:5 - Services provided

Protective services provided to a critical witness may include, but not be limited to:-

(a) any necessary armed protection or escort, marked or unmarked surveillance or periodic visits or contact by law enforcement officials prior, during or subsequent to a criminal proceeding;

(b) physical relocation to an alternate shelter, housing or residence;

(c) reasonable housing expenses;

(d) transportation or storage of personal possessions;

(e) basic living expenses; and

(f) petition for a protective order on any individual identified as a threat to a critical witness.

Any protective services provided to a critical witness shall be made known to defense counsel pursuant to Rule 14 of the Massachusetts Rules of Criminal Procedure.

Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 263A, § 5

Added by Acts 2006, c. 48,§ 1, eff. 3/30/2006.