724
Expiration of Authority to Compel
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The letter of authority specifically extends the authorization to
compel the witness to testify to any ancillary proceeding. This is intended
to
cover the witness's testimony at a trial or trials following his or her
immunized
testimony before a grand jury, thus avoiding the necessity of a second
application. Authority to compel a witness to testify before a grand jury
must
be renewed, however, if the witness has not testified within six months of
the
date of the letter of authority. A new application is necessary in order to
ensure that the decision to grant the witness immunity is still in the
public
interest.
[cited in Criminal Resource Manual 720; USAM 9-23.130] | |