SECTION 5. Protective services provided to critical witnesses; notice to defense counsel  


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  • 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.