New Jersey A1773 expands the Crime Victim's Bill of Rights to protect cooperating witnesses and authorizes funding for their safety.

New Jersey A1773 amends the Crime Victim's Bill of Rights to expand the rights of cooperating witnesses. These witnesses are granted protection from harm and threats of harm arising from their cooperation with law enforcement and prosecution efforts. They are also provided with information about the level of protection available and, if testifying for the prosecution, assistance before and during trial to cope with psychological and practical obstacles.

New Jersey A1773 expands the Crime Victim's Bill of Rights to protect cooperating witnesses and authorizes funding for their safety.

New Jersey A1773 amends the Crime Victim's Bill of Rights to expand the rights of cooperating witnesses. These witnesses are granted protection from harm and threats of harm arising from their cooperation with law enforcement and prosecution efforts. They are also provided with information about the level of protection available and, if testifying for the prosecution, assistance before and during trial to cope with psychological and practical obstacles.