Section 5. 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.
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