Section 5. Protective services provided to a critical witness may include, but not be limited to:— (a) any necessary armed protection or escort, marked or unmarked surveillance or periodic visits or contact by law enforcement officials prior, during or subsequent to a criminal proceeding; (b) physical relocation to an alternate shelter, housing or residence; (c) reasonable housing expenses; (d) transportation or storage of personal possessions; (e) basic living expenses; and (f) petition for a protective order on any individual identified as a threat to a critical witness. Any protective services provided to a critical witness shall be made known to defense counsel pursuant to Rule 14 of the Massachusetts Rules of Criminal Procedure.
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