Description
The County Violent Crime Witness Protection Program (VCWPP) aims to support reimbursement of implementing agency expenses for the relocation of witnesses, victims, and other related individuals supporting the prosecution of people charged with violent crimes throughout the criminal court process. A total of $10 million in state funding is available through this solicitation. The program is designed to protect victims and witnesses who fear retaliation from those accused of violent crimes. Eligible applicants include state’s attorneys’ offices and county sheriff offices in Illinois without existing violent crime witness protection programs.
Key aspects of the program include:
• Reimbursement of expenses for witness relocation and other related costs
• Protection of victims and witnesses from retaliation
• Support for the prosecution of violent crimes
• Eligibility limited to state’s attorneys’ offices and county sheriff offices in Illinois
• Total funding available: $10 million
Attached files
The solicitation documents live at the source — open the bid source above to download them.