Section 11. The board shall establish a liaison with the United States Marshal's office in order to facilitate the legal processes over which the federal government has sole authority. The liaison shall coordinate all requests for federal assistance relating to witness protection.
The board shall pursue all federal sources that may be available for implementing this chapter. For that purpose, the board shall establish a liaison with the United States Department of Justice.
The board shall, in conjunction with the executive office of administration and finance and the senate and house ways and means committees, establish procedures to maximize federal funding for witness protection services.
Structure 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 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 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