Massachusetts § 28 - Self-incriminating testimony or evidence before general court or committee; prosecution
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 28 — Self-incriminating testimony or evidence before general court or committee; prosecution, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 28. Self-incriminating testimony or evidence before general court or committee; prosecution
Section 28. A person shall not be excused from attending and testifying before either branch of the general court or before a committee thereof upon a subject referred to such committee on the ground that his testimony or evidence, documentary or otherwise, may tend to criminate him or subject him to a penalty or forfeiture; but he shall not be prosecuted or subjected to a penalty or forfeiture for or on account of any action, matter or thing concerning which he may be required to so testify or produce evidence, except for perjury committed in such testimony.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 28
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 28 cover?
Section 28 ("Self-incriminating testimony or evidence before general court or committee; prosecution") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. 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 Massachusetts § 28?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 28" (Massachusetts). 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 Massachusetts law?
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How does Massachusetts § 28 apply to my situation?
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