General Laws of Massachusetts (Last Updated: January 16, 2020) |
PART IV CRIMES, PUNISHMENTS AND PROCEEDINGSIN 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 |