Louisiana § RS 53:204 - Persons compelled to testify; immunity
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 53:204 — Persons compelled to testify; immunity, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 53:204. Persons compelled to testify; immunity
Upon the trial of any indictment or information, charging the crimes of attempt to commit sabotage or conspiracy to commit sabotage, no person otherwise competent as a witness shall be disqualified or excused from testifying, concerning the offense charged, on the grounds that the testimony may incriminate himself; but no prosecution can afterwards be had against him concerning the matters upon which he has testified except for perjury in giving the testimony, or contempt of court based upon the giving or refusing to give or the producing or refusing to produce testimony or documents.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 53:204
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 53:204 cover?
Section RS 53:204 ("Persons compelled to testify; immunity") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. 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 Louisiana § RS 53:204?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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