# Witness Protection Program questions

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/witness-protection-program-questions/436558>\
**Category:** Factual Questions\
**Created:** [February 6, 2008, 6:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/witness-protection-program-questions/436558 "2008-02-06T18:41:44Z")\
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**Author:** ![diggleblop](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ac91a4/32.png) [@diggleblop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/diggleblop)\
**Post date:** [February 6, 2008, 6:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/witness-protection-program-questions/436558/1 "2008-02-06T18:41:44Z")

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When one joins, what is given to them once they do their part in court? For instance, do they get a house? Is it free or do they have to get a job and make payments eventually? Are they given a car? Payments? See where I’m going?  
Thanks.

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**Author:** ![friedo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/8edcca/32.png) [@friedo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/friedo)\
**Post date:** [February 6, 2008, 7:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/witness-protection-program-questions/436558/2 "2008-02-06T19:08:06Z")

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They are given a new identity and location. They are provided with secure transport to and from the courthouse by the US Marshall’s Service. Depending on circumstances, they may get a small stipend for a time. Gainful employment and housing is the responsibility of the witness.

[More here](http://people.howstuffworks.com/witness-protection.htm).