Petition for Witness Protection Services

Requests by prosecuting officers to the Board for witness protection services shall be submitted on witness protection petition forms developed and issued by the Board. Any witness protection petition shall contain, at a minimum, the following information: (1) a description of the criminal investigation or prosecution; (2) an explanation of how the prospective protectee meets the definition of a “critical witness”; (3) an assessment by the prosecuting officer of the potential risk of harm to the critical witness; (4) a proposed plan for protection services, including projected costs, method of protection, and expected duration of services; and (5) a signed memorandum of understanding between the prosecuting officer and the critical witness. The written memorandum of understanding shall be signed by the prosecuting officer or his designee, the witness to be afforded protection services, and the witness’s attorney if he or she is represented by counsel. If the witness is a minor, the witness’s guardian shall sign the memorandum for the witness.