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Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 263A – Witness Protection in Criminal Matters | Midpage
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Massachusetts General Laws
Part IV
Title I
Chapter 263A
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 263A
Witness Protection in Criminal Matters
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Definitions
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Witness protection board; composition; powers and duties
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Petition requesting witness protection services
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Temporary action based on exigent circumstances without prior approval by board
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Protective services provided to critical witnesses; notice to defense counsel
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Written memorandum of understanding; persons required to sign; contents
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Refusal of protective services; revocation of services upon violation of memorandum of understanding
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Relocation of critical witness within public housing system
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Relocation of critical witness to another public school
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Entitlement or private right of action not available; governmental immunity
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Liaison with United States Marshal's office; pursuit of federal resources and funding
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Confidentiality of records
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Disclosure of identity or location of witness or other sensitive information; penalties