GENERAL LAWS OF MASSACHUSETTS
PART IV.
CRIMES, PUNISHMENTS AND PROCEEDINGS
IN CRIMINAL CASES.
TITLE I.
CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS.
CHAPTER 263A. WITNESS PROTECTION IN CRIMINAL MATTERS
Chapter 263A: Section 1. Definitions.
Chapter 263A: Section 2. Witness protection board; composition; powers and duties.
Chapter 263A: Section 3. Petition requesting witness protection services.
Chapter 263A: Section 4. Temporary action based on exigent circumstances without prior approval by board.
Chapter 263A: Section 5. Protective services provided to critical witnesses; notice to defense counsel.
Chapter 263A: Section 6. Written memorandum of understanding; persons required to sign; contents.
Chapter 263A: Section 7. Refusal of protective services; revocation of services upon violation of memorandum of understanding.
Chapter 263A: Section 8. Relocation of critical witness within public housing system.
Chapter 263A: Section 9. Relocation of critical witness to another public school.
Chapter 263A: Section 10. Entitlement or private right of action not available; governmental immunity.
Chapter 263A: Section 11. Liaison with United States Marshal’s office; pursuit of federal resources and funding.
Chapter 263A: Section 12. Confidentiality of records.
Chapter 263A: Section 13. Disclosure of identity or location of witness or other sensitive information; penalties.
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