Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 80 Public Utilities - Section 80.04.050 Protection against self-incrimination

§ 80.04.050. Protection against self-incrimination

The claim by any witness that any testimony sought to be elicited may tend to incriminate him shall not excuse such witness from testifying, but such evidence or testimony shall not be used against such person on the trial of any criminal proceeding, excepting in a prosecution for perjury. The commissioner shall have power to compel the attendance of witnesses at any place within the state.

[1961 c 14 § 80.04.050. Prior: 1911 c 117 § 76, part; RRS 10414, part.]

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Powers of each commissioner to compel attendance of witnesses: RCW 80.04.020. Sections:  Previous  80.04.010  80.04.015  80.04.020  80.04.030  80.04.040  80.04.050  80.04.060  80.04.070  80.04.075  80.04.080  80.04.090  80.04.095  80.04.100  80.04.110  80.04.120  Next

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