Massachusetts General Laws
Title I - Crimes and Punishments
Chapter 263a - Witness Protection in Criminal Matters

Section 1 - Definitions - Section 1. For the purposes of this chapter, the following...

Section 2 - Witness Protection Board; Composition; Powers and Duties - Section 2. There is hereby established a witness protection board...

Section 3 - Petition Requesting Witness Protection Services - Section 3. In any criminal investigation or proceeding, the prosecuting...

Section 4 - Temporary Action Based on Exigent Circumstances Without Prior Approval by Board - Section 4. If a prosecuting officer determines that exigent circumstances...

Section 5 - Protective Services Provided to Critical Witnesses; Notice to Defense Counsel - Section 5. Protective services provided to a critical witness may...

Section 6 - Written Memorandum of Understanding; Persons Required to Sign; Contents - Section 6. Before providing witness protection services to any critical...

Section 7 - Refusal of Protective Services; Revocation of Services Upon Violation of Memorandum of Understanding - Section 7. If a witness, after being offered protective services...

Section 8 - Relocation of Critical Witness Within Public Housing System - Section 8. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the...

Section 9 - Relocation of Critical Witness to Another Public School - Section 9. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the...

Section 10 - Entitlement or Private Right of Action Not Available; Governmental Immunity - Section 10. Nothing in this section shall be construed as...

Section 11 - Liaison With United States Marshal's Office; Pursuit of Federal Resources and Funding - Section 11. The board shall establish a liaison with the...

Section 12 - Confidentiality of Records - Section 12. Records of the board and all records relating...

Section 13 - Disclosure of Identity or Location of Witness or Other Sensitive Information; Penalties - Section 13. (a) A prosecuting officer may disclose or refuse...