Creates and modifies provisions relating to victims of crime

Summary

The bill would set up multidisciplinary family justice centers that provide on‑site and off‑site services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, child abuse, elder abuse, and trafficking. It requires staff to keep client information confidential, forbids making services contingent on cooperation with law enforcement, and creates new criminal penalties for tampering with witnesses or victims. The changes also broaden the legal definition of a crime victim and limit civil liability for center staff acting in good faith.

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