Virginia statute

Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-337 — Immunity of witnesses from prosecution

Current through 2026 Regular Session

Part of Article 1: Gambling, Code of Virginia.

Full text of Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-337

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Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-337Primary source, current through the 2026 Regular Session

No witness called by the Commonwealth or by the court, giving evidence either before the grand jury or in any prosecution under this article, shall ever be prosecuted for the offense being prosecuted concerning which he testifies. Such witness shall be compelled to testify and for refusing to do so may be punished for contempt.

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