Section 5: Programs created and maintained by district attorneys; services
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Section 5. Each district attorney shall create and maintain, to the extent reasonably possible and subject to the available resources, a program to afford victims and witnesses of crimes the rights and services described in this chapter. Those services shall include but not be limited to the following:
(a)court appearance notification services, including cancellations of appearances;
(b)informational services relative to the availability and collection of witness fees, victim compensation and restitution;
(c)escort and other transportation services related to the investigation or prosecution of the case, if necessary;
(d)case process notification services;
(e)employer intercession services;
(f)expedited return of property services;
(g)protection services;
(h)family support services including child and other dependent care services;
(i)waiting facilities; and
(j)social service referrals.