Nevada § 178.572 - Order of immunity releasing material witness from prosecution or punishment on motion of State
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 178.572 — Order of immunity releasing material witness from prosecution or punishment on motion of State, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 178.572. Order of immunity releasing material witness from prosecution or punishment on motion of State
1. In any investigation before a grand jury, or any preliminary examination or trial
in any court of record, the court on motion of the State may order that any material
witness be released from all liability to be prosecuted or punished on account of
any testimony or other evidence the witness may be required to produce. 2. Any motion, hearing or order regarding the immunity of a grand jury witness must
not be made public before an indictment or presentment is issued in the case.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 178.572
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 178.572 cover?
Section 178.572 ("Order of immunity releasing material witness from prosecution or punishment on motion of State") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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