Illinois § 153
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 153, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 153.
Rebates- Immunity from prosecution. No person shall be excused from testifying or from producing any books, papers, contracts, agreements or documents at the trial or hearing of any person or company charged with violating any of the provisions of section 151 on the ground that such testimony or evidence may tend to incriminate himself but no person shall be prosecuted for any act concerning which he shall be compelled so to testify or produce evidence, documentary or otherwise, and no testimony so given or evidence produced shall be received against him upon any criminal investigation or proceeding except for perjury committed in so testifying. (Source: Laws 1937, p. 696.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 153
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 153 cover?
Section 153 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Illinois § 153?
A common citation format is "Illinois Compiled Statutes § 153" (Illinois). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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How does Illinois § 153 apply to my situation?
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