2 U.S.C. § 288f — Immunity proceedings

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When directed to do so, the Senate Legal Counsel represents the Senate, or one of its committees or subcommittees, in asking a federal district court to grant someone immunity. This authority comes from section 288b(d) of this title, and the immunity order itself is issued under a separate federal law about compelling testimony.

When directed under section 288b(d) of this title, the Counsel acts as the duly authorized representative of the Senate, or of a Senate committee or subcommittee, in asking a United States district court to issue an order that grants someone immunity, under the authority of section 6005 of title 18.

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When directed to do so pursuant to section 288b(d) of this title, the Counsel shall serve as the duly authorized representative of the Senate or a committee or subcommittee of the Senate in requesting a United States district court to issue an order granting immunity pursuant to section 6005 of title 18.

Source credit: (Pub. L. 95–521, title VII, § 707, Oct. 26, 1978, 92 Stat. 1880.)

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1978Enacted · Pub. L. 95-521 · 92 Stat. 1880

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