No longer can witnesses be assured of their protected identity without explicitly requesting a protective order from a judge, as the list must be handed over within 15 days of the arraignment hearing.
No doubt that will assure witnesses promptly come forward to assist police in their investigations.
Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance said this “is a seismic change that undoubtedly will dissuade witnesses who live in all neighborhoods from reporting crime.”
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No longer can witnesses be assured of their protected identity without explicitly requesting a protective order from a judge, as the list must be handed over within 15 days of the arraignment hearing.
No doubt that will assure witnesses promptly come forward to assist police in their investigations.
Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance said this “is a seismic change that undoubtedly will dissuade witnesses who live in all neighborhoods from reporting crime.”