Texas § PE.47.08 - TESTIMONIAL IMMUNITY
Full text of Texas The Texas Constitution § PE.47.08 — TESTIMONIAL IMMUNITY, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ PE.47.08. TESTIMONIAL IMMUNITY
TESTIMONIAL IMMUNITY. (a) A party to an offense under this chapter may be required to furnish evidence or testify about the offense. (b) A party to an offense under this chapter may not be prosecuted for any offense about which he is required to furnish evidence or testify, and the evidence and testimony may not be used against the party in any adjudicatory proceeding except a prosecution for aggravated perjury. (c) For purposes of this section, "adjudicatory proceeding" means a proceeding before a court or any other agency of government in which the legal rights, powers, duties, or privileges of specified parties are determined. (d) A conviction under this chapter may be had upon the uncorroborated testimony of a party to the offense. Acts 1973, 63rd Leg., p. 883, ch. 399, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1974. Renumbered from Penal Code Sec. 47.09 by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 900, Sec. 1.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1994.
Frequently Asked Questions About Texas § PE.47.08
What does The Texas Constitution § PE.47.08 cover?
Section PE.47.08 ("TESTIMONIAL IMMUNITY") is part of the The Texas Constitution, the codified statutory law of Texas. 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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