Code of Massachusetts Regulations
501 CMR - EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND SECURITY
Title 501 CMR 10.00 - Witness Protection Program
Section 10.12 - Responsibilities of Prosecuting Officer
Universal Citation: 501 MA Code of Regs 501.10
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
(1) The prosecuting officer must, at a minimum, sign a memorandum of understanding in which he or she agrees to undertake the following responsibilities:
(a) provide the witness with the names and
telephone numbers of the prosecuting officer or law enforcement personnel to
contact if the witness has questions or concerns related to the protection
services or the witness's safety;
(b) certify that the protection services
requested by the prosecuting officer and authorized by the Board will be
provided to the witness; and
(c)
establish procedures to be followed if, in the determination of the prosecuting
officer, the witness has committed a breach of the agreement.
(2) Subject to the requirements of 501 CMR 10.10(3), the prosecuting officer must certify that:
(a) he or she has
taken reasonable and appropriate steps to monitor the conduct of the critical
witness;
(b) to the best of his or
her knowledge and belief, the critical witness is in compliance with the terms
of the memorandum of understanding, or that any breach of the memorandum of
understanding has been or is now being reported to the Board.
The Board shall develop certification forms to accompany reimbursement requests by prosecuting officers.
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