Allows courts to withhold witness information to protect from intimidation and threats.

This bill amends the criminal procedure law to allow courts to withhold the names and contact information of witnesses in criminal prosecutions if the court finds that the witness is subject to potential intimidation, violence, or threats. The prosecution must notify the defendant that such information has not been disclosed unless the court rules otherwise. The bill also allows for the withholding of information related to 911 callers, victims, and witnesses of certain crimes.

Allows courts to withhold witness information to protect from intimidation and threats.

This bill amends the criminal procedure law to allow courts to withhold the names and contact information of witnesses in criminal prosecutions if the court finds that the witness is subject to potential intimidation, violence, or threats. The prosecution must notify the defendant that such information has not been disclosed unless the court rules otherwise. The bill also allows for the withholding of information related to 911 callers, victims, and witnesses of certain crimes.