SECTION 5. Programs created and maintained by district attorneys; services  


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  • Each district attorney shall create and maintain, to the extent reasonably possible and subject to the available resources, a program to afford victims and witnesses of crimes the rights and services described in this chapter. Those services shall include but not be limited to the following:

    (a) court appearance notification services, including cancellations of appearances;

    (b) informational services relative to the availability and collection of witness fees, victim compensation and restitution;

    (c) escort and other transportation services related to the investigation or prosecution of the case, if necessary;

    (d) case process notification services;

    (e) employer intercession services;

    (f) expedited return of property services;

    (g) protection services;

    (h) family support services including child and other dependent care services;

    (i) waiting facilities; and

    (j) social service referrals.