Notwithstanding the provisions of section 10 of P.L. 1971, c.317 (C.52:4B-10) or the provisions of section 12 of P.L. 1971, c.317 (C.52:4B-12), the Victims of Crime Compensation Office may, upon application, order the payment of relocation expenses for a witness and the family of the witness.
As used in this section, "witness" means a person who witnessed the commission of any of the offenses listed under section 11 of P.L. 1971, c.317 (C.52:4B-11) and who has been threatened as a result.
N.J.S. § 52:4B-12.1