§ 5 — Programs created and maintained by district attorneys; services

Massachusetts § 5

• Jurisdiction: Massachusetts
• Part III: COURTS, JUDICIAL OFFICERS AND PROCEEDINGS IN CIVIL CASES
• Title IV: CERTAIN WRITS AND PROCEEDINGS IN SPECIAL CASES
• Ch. 258B: RIGHTS OF VICTIMS AND WITNESSES OF CRIME

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Section 5. Each district attorney shall create and maintain, to the extent reasonably possible and subject to the available resources, a program to afford victims and witnesses of crimes the rights and services described in this chapter. Those services shall include but not be limited to the following:(a) court appearance notification services, including cancellations of appearances;(b) informational services relative to the availability and collection of witness fees, victim compensation and restitution;(c) escort and other transportation services related to the investigation or prosecution of the case, if necessary;(d) case process notification services;(e) employer intercession services;(f) expedited return of property services;(g) protection services;(h) family support services including child and other dependent care services;(i) waiting facilities; and(j) social service referrals.