§ 163-278.29. Compelling self-incriminating testimony; individual so testifying excused from prosecution. - North Carolina Statutes

§ 163‑278.29. Compelling self‑incriminating testimony; individual so testifying excusedfrom prosecution.

No individual shall be excused from attending or testifying orproducing any books, papers, or other documents before any court upon anyproceeding or trial of another for the violation of any of the provisions ofthis Article, upon the ground or for the reason that the testimony or evidence,documentary or otherwise, required of him may tend to incriminate him, but suchindividual may be subpoenaed and required to testify by and for the Staterelative to any offense arising under the provisions of this Article; but suchindividual shall not be prosecuted or subjected to any penalty or forfeiturefor or on account of any transaction, matter or thing concerning which he maybe compelled to testify or produce evidence, documentary or otherwise, and nocompelled testimony so given or produced shall be used against him upon anycriminal proceeding, but such individual so compelled to testify with respect toany acts of his own shall be immune from prosecution on account thereof. (1973, c. 1272, s. 1.)