Difference between revisions of "Waiver of immunity"

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A '''waiver of immunity''' is a means authorized by statute by which a witness, before testifying or producing [[evidence]], may relinquish the right to refuse to testify against himself or herself, thereby making it possible for his or her testimony to be used against him or her in future proceedings.  
 
A '''waiver of immunity''' is a means authorized by statute by which a witness, before testifying or producing [[evidence]], may relinquish the right to refuse to testify against himself or herself, thereby making it possible for his or her testimony to be used against him or her in future proceedings.  
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Latest revision as of 20:43, June 23, 2016

A waiver of immunity is a means authorized by statute by which a witness, before testifying or producing evidence, may relinquish the right to refuse to testify against himself or herself, thereby making it possible for his or her testimony to be used against him or her in future proceedings.