§ 35-37-3-1 Refusal of witness to answer or produce item; hearing; decision on right to refuse
§ 35-37-3-2 Self-incrimination; request for use immunity
§ 35-37-3-3 Grant of use immunity; instruction of witness; contempt; perjury

Terms Used In Indiana Code > Title 35 > Article 37 > Chapter 3 - Witness Immunity

  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • Attorney: includes a counselor or other person authorized to appear and represent a party in an action or special proceeding. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.