RCW 7.69.035
Protection of witnesses who testify against criminal gang members—Intent.
The legislature recognizes that witnesses are often fearful of testifying against criminal gang members. Witnesses may be subject to harassment, intimidation, and threats. While the state does not ensure protection of witnesses, the state intends to provide resources to assist local prosecutors in combating gang-related crimes and to help citizens perform their civic duty to testify in these cases.
[ 2008 c 276 § 501.]
NOTES:
Severability—Part headings, subheadings not law—2008 c 276: See notes following RCW 36.28A.200.
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions
Chapter 7.69 - Crime Victims, Survivors, and Witnesses.
7.69.030 - Rights of victims, survivors, and witnesses.
7.69.032 - Right to make statement before postsentence release of offender.
7.69.035 - Protection of witnesses who testify against criminal gang members—Intent.
7.69.040 - Representation of incapacitated or incompetent victim.
7.69.050 - Construction of chapter—Other remedies or defenses.