Ohio · Ohio Revised Code — Title 29, Criminal Procedure
Ohio Rev. Code (Crim. Proc.) § 2945.44: Witnesses turning state's evidence
What this law says, in plain English
This statute establishes a procedure allowing courts to compel witnesses to testify or provide information despite claims of self-incrimination privilege, provided the prosecuting attorney requests it and the witness is granted immunity from prosecution for that testimony.
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