New Mexico § 60-2E-49 - Testimonial immunity
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 60-2E-49 — Testimonial immunity, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 60-2E-49. Testimonial immunity
A. The board may order a person to answer a question or produce evidence and confer
immunity pursuant to this section. If, in the course of an investigation or hearing conducted pursuant to the Gaming
Control Act, a person refuses to answer a question or produce evidence on the ground
that he will be exposed to criminal prosecution by doing so, then the board may by
approval of three members, after the written approval of the attorney general, issue
an order to answer or to produce evidence with immunity. B. If a person complies with an order issued pursuant to Subsection A of this section,
he shall be immune from having a responsive answer given or responsive evidence produced,
or evidence derived from either, used to expose him to criminal prosecution, except
that the person may be prosecuted for any perjury committed in the answer or production
of evidence and may also be prosecuted for contempt for failing to act in accordance
with the order of the board. An answer given or evidence produced pursuant to the grant of immunity authorized
by this section may be used against the person granted immunity in a prosecution of
the person for perjury or a proceeding against him for contempt.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 60-2E-49
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 60-2E-49 cover?
Section 60-2E-49 ("Testimonial immunity") is part of the New Mexico Statutes Annotated, the codified statutory law of New Mexico. 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 New Mexico § 60-2E-49?
A common citation format is "New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 60-2E-49" (New Mexico). 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 New Mexico law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the New Mexico official source linked on this page or consult a licensed New Mexico attorney.
How does New Mexico § 60-2E-49 apply to my situation?
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