New Jersey S3345 authorizes funding to protect cooperating witnesses and expands their rights.

New Jersey S3345 authorizes funding to protect the safety of cooperating witnesses and expands their rights under the Crime Victim's Bill of Rights. The bill allows the Victims of Crime Compensation Office to pay for relocation expenses and safety-related costs for these witnesses. It also mandates that prosecutors and law enforcement agencies take steps to protect witnesses from harm and threats. The court must establish procedures to ensure witness safety during trials.

New Jersey S3345 authorizes funding to protect cooperating witnesses and expands their rights.

New Jersey S3345 authorizes funding to protect the safety of cooperating witnesses and expands their rights under the Crime Victim's Bill of Rights. The bill allows the Victims of Crime Compensation Office to pay for relocation expenses and safety-related costs for these witnesses. It also mandates that prosecutors and law enforcement agencies take steps to protect witnesses from harm and threats. The court must establish procedures to ensure witness safety during trials.