2010 Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 780 - CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
Act 289 of 1968 - GRANTING IMMUNITY TO WITNESSES (780.701 - 780.705)

GRANTING IMMUNITY TO WITNESSES
Act 289 of 1968
AN ACT to authorize certain judges to grant immunity to witnesses upon application of prosecuting attorneys; to permit grants of immunity to witnesses issued subpoenas or compelled to testify or produce evidence in certain investigations and proceedings by public officials or agencies; to prescribe the procedures therefor; and to prescribe penalties for refusal to testify and for giving false testimony.

History: 1968, Act 289, Eff. Nov. 15, 1968 ;-- Am. 1999, Act 249, Imd. Eff. Dec. 28, 1999

• Section 780.701 - Order granting immunity; application by prosecuting attorney; verified statement; determination to grant immunity.
• Section 780.702 - Delivery of order to witness; applicability of order; transcript of answers; use of truthful testimony or information against witness in criminal case.
• Section 780.702a - Order granting immunity; application by public official or agency authorized to compel testimony or produce evidence; verified statement; determination to grant immunity; delivery of order to witness; transcript of answers; use of truthful testimony, evidence, or other information against witness in criminal case; application for order granting immunity under other statute.
• Section 780.703 - Failure or refusal to testify at proceeding after grant of immunity; contempt.
• Section 780.704 - False testimony; perjury, penalty.
• Section 780.705 - Right to counsel.