NJ S3345

Authorizes the Victims of Crime Compensation Office to pay expenses related to protecting the safety of cooperating witnesses, defined as those who testify for the government to help prosecute a crime, including confidential informants

Expands relocation expense coverage to include anyone residing with a witness at the time of the offense, such as family members or others sharing a permanent residence

Amends the Crime Victim's Bill of Rights to guarantee cooperating witnesses protection from harm and threats arising from their cooperation with law enforcement, as well as assistance coping with psychological and practical obstacles of testifying

Requires prosecutors, law enforcement agencies, and courts to implement protective measures for witnesses before, during, and after hearings or trials, including safety procedures while testifying and present in the courthouse

Authorizes the Division of Criminal Justice to award grants from the Victim and Witness Advocacy Fund to public entities and nonprofits providing violence intervention and safety services for victims, witnesses, and their families