Michigan Compiled Laws Act 289 Of 1968 Granting Immunity To Witnesses (780.701 - 780.705)

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.
(1) The prosecuting attorney may apply to the following, as applicable, for an order granting immunity to any person designated by name and address...
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.
(1) A true copy of the order granting immunity shall be delivered to the witness before he or she answers any questions subsequently asked...
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.
(1) A public official or agency authorized by a statute of this state to issue a subpoena or otherwise compel the testimony of a...
Section 780.703 Failure Or Refusal To Testify At Proceeding After Grant Of Immunity; Contempt.
A witness who fails or refuses to testify at a proceeding described in this act after service of a true copy of the order...
Section 780.704 False Testimony; Perjury, Penalty.
A person who wilfully swears falsely under oath in regard to any matter or thing upon which he is being examined under a grant...
Section 780.705 Right To Counsel.
A witness granted immunity as provided by this act has the right to representation by counsel at all times at his request. History: 1968,...

Last modified: October 10, 2016