Bill > H897

This bill amends Section 20H of Chapter 233 of the General Laws, which deals with testimony after a witness is granted immunity. The key provisions of the bill include: (1) requiring the Attorney General or District Attorney to institute contempt proceedings against a witness who refuses to testify or produce evidence after being granted immunity and ordered by the Court to do so; (2) specifying that a witness who is 18 or older and found in contempt may be imprisoned in the state prison or house of correction for up to the maximum penalty for the crime under investigation, or until they comply with the Court's order; and (3) stating that a witness under 18 who is found in contempt will be committed to the Department of Youth Services for up to one year, or until they comply with the Court's order.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H897