Pen. Code, § 14026 · Title 7.5. THE HERTZBERG-LESLIE WITNESS PROTECTION ACT
Pen. Code, § 14026
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Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Funds available to implement this title may be used for any of the following:
(a) To protect witnesses where credible evidence exists that they may be in substantial danger of intimidation or retaliatory violence because of their testimony.
(b) To provide temporary and permanent relocation of witnesses and provide for their transition and well-being into a safe and secure environment.
(c) To pay the costs of administering the program.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 507, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1998.
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- Official file
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