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

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.