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GGD-83-25 1 (1983-03-17)

handle is hein.gao/gaobabdzi0001 and id is 1 raw text is: REZ-TR!CTrD - Not to be released outside the General Accout'ing e' except on the basis of specific approval by the Office of Congressional Relations REPORT BY THE Comptroller General OF THE UNTEED STATES Changes Needed In Witness Security Program The Witness Security Program was estab- lished to protect witnesses from harm as a result of their testimony against individuals involved in organized criminal activity. But program experience has shown that the public also needs protection. In the past, procedural deficiencies have enabled some relocated witnesses to avoid their legal obli- gations to third parties such as creditors. An internal memorandum issued bytheJustice Department in April 1982 will help to alle- viate this problem. However, additional changes are needed to better enhance the protection of third party rights while contin- uing to ensure the safety of witnesses. This report recommends that the Congress enact legislation which will result in a better balance of public and law enforcement interests and, for the first time, will estab- lish specific criteria to guide the operation of the program. It also recommends that the Attorney General modify procedures to reduce the chances that third party prob- lems will arise. \rc 5 S Tw 44 4 GAO/GGD-83-25 o 0. MARCH 17, 1983 Coco/u'?0

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