A county may establish and maintain a facility to provide security for victims of and witnesses to crimes who have been or may be subjected to threats or intimidation for the purpose of dissuading or preventing them from attending or giving testimony at any trial, proceeding, or inquiry authorized by law.

(Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1097, Sec. 1.)

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Terms Used In California Government Code 25360

  • County: includes city and county. See California Government Code 19
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.