Pen. Code, § 14027 · Title 7.5. THE HERTZBERG-LESLIE WITNESS PROTECTION ACT
Pen. Code, § 14027
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
The Attorney General shall issue appropriate guidelines and may adopt regulations to implement this title. These guidelines shall include:
(a) A process whereby state and local agencies shall apply for reimbursement of the costs of providing witness protection services.
(b) A 25-percent match that shall be required of local agencies. The Attorney General may also establish a process through which to waive the required local match when appropriate.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Amended by Stats. 2007, Ch. 176, Sec. 65. Effective August 24, 2007.
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