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§ 16-43-601. Definitions

As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) “Court” means the circuit court for the judicial district of this state in which the proceeding is or may be held; (2) “Grand jury” means any grand jury impaneled in accordance with the laws of this state; (3) “Prosecuting attorney” means the prosecuting attorney […]

§ 16-43-602. Penalty

Any person who refuses to give testimony after an order has been issued by the circuit court for the judicial district in which the proceeding is or may be held directing him or her to give such testimony, as provided in this subchapter shall be guilty of a Class B misdemeanor. Each refusal of the […]

§ 16-43-603. Immunity generally

Whenever a witness refuses, on the basis of his privilege of self-incrimination, to testify or provide other information in a proceeding before or ancillary to a court, a grand jury, or a prosecuting attorney and the person presiding over the proceeding communicates to the witness an order issued under this subchapter, the witness may not […]

§ 16-43-604. Issuance of order to testify

(a) In the case of any individual who has been or may be called to testify or provide other information at any proceeding before or ancillary to a court, a grand jury, or a prosecuting attorney, the circuit court for the judicial district in which the proceeding is or may be held shall issue, in […]

§ 16-43-606. Limitation on immunity

An individual who has once been granted immunity under the provisions of this subchapter for an offense in connection with which his testimony has been sought shall not again be granted immunity under this subchapter in connection with any subsequent offenses.