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If a judge believes that your testimony either at the Grand Jury
or in court would be incriminating, he or she might order the
prosecution to give you IMMUNITY
or else do without your testimony. Immunity can only be granted
by the Presiding Justice although it is often requested by the
prosecution. If you receive immunity, you will be required to
testify, but you may not be prosecuted for the crime about which
you testify (you may, however, be prosecuted for perjury if you
give false testimony under oath, even with immunity). You have
the right to consult with a lawyer about whether you need immunity;
if you are indigent, call the Public Defender Office.
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