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Witness Protection Program: Support for Safety in Criminal Cases

This new act establishes a grant program for state, tribal, and local governments to create or maintain witness protection and assistance programs in criminal cases. The goal is to enhance the safety of individuals testifying in serious crime cases, such as homicides, drug offenses, or gang-related crimes, potentially leading to more effective prosecution of criminals and improved public safety.
Key points
Financial support for local witness protection programs: The federal government will provide grants to establish and maintain programs that protect witnesses in serious criminal cases.
Increased witness safety: The program aims to protect individuals testifying in cases involving homicides, serious violent felonies, serious drug offenses, and those related to gangs and organized crime.
Relocation and financial assistance: Programs may include short-term and permanent witness relocation, as well as financial and housing assistance, to help witnesses testify safely.
Development of best practices: The Attorney General will develop and disseminate best practices for witness protection to assist local authorities in effectively managing such programs.
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Print number: 117_S_2958
Sponsor: Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]
Process start date: 2021-10-07
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Witness Security and Protection Grant Program Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_2958.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-10-07.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Financial support for local witness protection programs: The federal government will provide grants to establish and maintain programs that protect witnesses in serious criminal cases.
  • Increased witness safety: The program aims to protect individuals testifying in cases involving homicides, serious violent felonies, serious drug offenses, and those related to gangs and organized crime.
  • Relocation and financial assistance: Programs may include short-term and permanent witness relocation, as well as financial and housing assistance, to help witnesses testify safely.
  • Development of best practices: The Attorney General will develop and disseminate best practices for witness protection to assist local authorities in effectively managing such programs.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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