A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, further defining the manner in which a witness in a Federal court or grand jury proceeding may be ordered to provide information after asserting his privilege against self-incrimination.

referredUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

22 May 1974

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Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

Summary

Provides that a witness in a Federal court or grand jury proceeding may be ordered to provide information after asserting his privilege against self-incrimination after a review of the underlying facts. Provides that where a United States district judge determines, upon application, that a grant of immunity to a witness would not be in the interest of justice, he may refuse to sign the order granting such immunity.

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summary · EN · 22 May 1974
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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/93rd-congress/house-bill/14967
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