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2014 Massachusetts General Laws
PART IV CRIMES, PUNISHMENTS AND PROCEEDINGS IN CRIMINAL CASES
TITLE I CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS
CHAPTER 263A WITNESS PROTECTION IN CRIMINAL MATTERS
- Section 1 Definitions
- Section 2 Witness protection board; composition; powers and duties
- Section 3 Petition requesting witness protection services
- Section 4 Temporary action based on exigent circumstances without prior approval by board
- Section 5 Protective services provided to critical witnesses; notice to defense counsel
- Section 6 Written memorandum of understanding; persons required to sign; contents
- Section 7 Refusal of protective services; revocation of services upon violation of memorandum of understanding
- Section 8 Relocation of critical witness within public housing system
- Section 9 Relocation of critical witness to another public school
- Section 10 Entitlement or private right of action not available; governmental immunity
- Section 11 Liaison with United States Marshal’s office; pursuit of federal resources and funding
- Section 12 Confidentiality of records
- Section 13 Disclosure of identity or location of witness or other sensitive information; penalties
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