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§3521. Witness relocation and protection (a)(1) The Attorney General may provide for the relocation and other protection of a witness or a potential witness for the Federal Govern-ment or for a State government in an official proceeding concerning an organized criminal ac-tivity or other serious offense, if the Attorney
Jun 26, 2024 · This is an overview of the law under the federal material witness statute, 18 U.S.C. § 3144, which authorizes the arrest of material witnesses, permits their release under essentially the same bail laws that apply to federal criminal defendants, but favors their release after their depositions have been taken.
The United States Federal Witness Protection Program (WPP), [1] also known as the Witness Security Program or WITSEC, [2] is a witness protection program codified through 18 U.S. Code § 3521 and administered by the United States Department of Justice.
The legal foundation and framework for witness protection in the United States constitute a complex interplay of federal and state laws, with a central focus on the Witness Security Program (WITSEC) and complementary statutes.
This article explores the intricacies of Witness Protection Programs (WPPs) within the United States criminal justice system. The introduction sets the stage by defining WPPs and emphasizing their significance in ensuring justice through protected witnesses.
Witness Security. The U.S. Marshals Service provides for the security, health and safety of government witnesses, and their immediate dependents, whose lives are in danger as a result of their testimony against drug traffickers, terrorists, organized crime members and other major criminals.
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This statute expands the scope of federal criminal liability for activities commonly known as 'witness tampering,' and significantly reduces the government's burden of proof in certain types of cases.
