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5947 – Immunity Of Witnesses | Pennsylvania Law

Pennsylvania's law on witness immunity allows courts to issue orders to compel testimony while limiting how that testimony can be used in criminal cases.

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5947 – Immunity Of Witnesses

Pennsylvania Title 42 - Judiciary and Judicial Procedure § 5947

Summary

Pennsylvania law Section 5947 provides immunity for witnesses in various judicial proceedings, allowing courts to issue immunity orders to compel testimony. It specifies when immunity orders can be requested, the effect of such orders on a witness's privilege against self-incrimination, and limits on the use of compelled testimony. The law also addresses penalties for non-compliance with immunity orders.

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In simple terms: Pennsylvania's law on witness immunity allows courts to issue orders to compel testimony while limiting how that testimony can be used in criminal cases.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.