Guidelines for Decongesting Holding Jails by Enforcing the Rights of Accused Persons to Bail and to Speedy Trial

Section 1

The handling prosecutor or the witness may, within six (6) months from the termination of the coverage, request in writing for the reinstatement of the coverage of the witness should the need therefor arise. A reinstatement to the Program shall be reported to the Program Director and subject to the confirmation by the Chief Implementor.

Section 2

After the lapse of six (6) months from the termination of a coverage, and the need arises to cover the witness, the handling prosecutor or the witness may request in writing for the re-admission of the witness. A request for re-admission shall be treated as a new application, and shall be subject to the requirements for a new applicant. If a witness is admitted to the Program, or is being assessed for possible coverage, the Chief Implementor may take such action as he considers necessary and reasonable to protect the witness' safety and welfare, while also protecting his own safety and that of the PD, APD, RI, Program personnel and handling prosecutors to the extent that is authorized by law. All matters involving the application to, and coverage under, the Program shall be confidential in nature. No information or document relative thereto shall be disclosed or released except upon written order of the Chief Implementor or the Court. The following acts shall be penalized according to law: