Section 5. Each district attorney shall create and maintain, to the extent reasonably possible and subject to the available resources, a program to afford victims and witnesses of crimes the rights and services described in this chapter. Those services shall include but not be limited to the following: (a) court appearance notification services, including cancellations of appearances; (b) informational services relative to the availability and collection of witness fees, victim compensation and restitution; (c) escort and other transportation services related to the investigation or prosecution of the case, if necessary; (d) case process notification services; (e) employer intercession services; (f) expedited return of property services; (g) protection services; (h) family support services including child and other dependent care services; (i) waiting facilities; and (j) social service referrals.
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