Nebraska § 18-309 - Prosecutions for violations; evidence; immunity of witnesses.

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§ 18-309. Prosecutions for violations; evidence; immunity of witnesses.

No person shall be excused from attending and testifying or producing books and papers, in any prosecution under sections 18-305 to 18-309, for the reason that the required testimony, documentary or otherwise, may tend to incriminate such person or subject such person to a penalty or forfeiture. No person shall be prosecuted or subjected to any penalty or forfeiture for or on account of any transaction, matter, or thing concerning which such person may testify or produce evidence, documentary or otherwise, in any prosecution under such sections, except that no person so testifying shall be exempt from prosecution for perjury committed in so testifying.

Source: official Nebraska text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Nebraska § 18-309

What does Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 18-309 cover?

Section 18-309 ("Prosecutions for violations; evidence; immunity of witnesses.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Nebraska, the codified statutory law of Nebraska. 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 Nebraska § 18-309?

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Is this the official text of Nebraska law?

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How does Nebraska § 18-309 apply to my situation?

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