History. Code 1981, § 24-5-507 , enacted by Ga. L. 2011, p. 99, § 2/HB 24.
Law reviews.
For article, “Georgia’s Witness Immunity Statute: Explication for Judicial Development,” see 32 Mercer L. Rev. 341 (1980).
Structure Georgia Code
§ 24-5-501. Certain Communications Privileged
§ 24-5-502. Communications to Clergyman Privileged
§ 24-5-503. Husband and Wife as Witnesses for and Against Each Other in Criminal Proceedings
§ 24-5-504. Law Enforcement Officers Testifying; Home Address
§ 24-5-505. Party or Witness Privilege
§ 24-5-506. Privilege Against Self-Incrimination; Testimony of Accused in Criminal Case
§ 24-5-507. Grant of Immunity; Contempt
§ 24-5-508. Qualified Privilege for News Gathering or Dissemination
§ 24-5-510. Privileged Communications Between Law Enforcement Officers and Peer Counselors