Massachusetts H1644 amends the law to address contempt proceedings for witnesses who refuse to testify after being granted immunity.
Massachusetts H1644 amends Section 20H of Chapter 233 of the General Laws to revise the process for handling witnesses who refuse to testify or produce evidence after being granted immunity. The bill specifies that if a witness refuses to comply with a court order to testify or produce evidence, the attorney general or district attorney must institute contempt proceedings. The bill outlines the penalties for contempt, including imprisonment for those who have attained the age of eighteen and commitment to the Department of Youth Services for those under eighteen.
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