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595.08 COMMITTAL OF WITNESS; DETENTION OF DOCUMENTS.
When it shall appear probable to a court of record, having general jurisdiction, that a person
who has testified in an action or proceeding before it has committed perjury in any testimony so
given, it may, by order or process for that purpose, immediately commit the person to prison, or
take a recognizance for the person's appearance to answer to an indictment for perjury. In such
case, if the court shall deem that any paper or document produced by either party is necessary
to be used in the prosecution for perjury, it may detain the same, and direct it to be delivered to
the county attorney.
History: (10021) RL s 4836; 1986 c 444
When it shall appear probable to a court of record, having general jurisdiction, that a person
who has testified in an action or proceeding before it has committed perjury in any testimony so
given, it may, by order or process for that purpose, immediately commit the person to prison, or
take a recognizance for the person's appearance to answer to an indictment for perjury. In such
case, if the court shall deem that any paper or document produced by either party is necessary
to be used in the prosecution for perjury, it may detain the same, and direct it to be delivered to
the county attorney.
History: (10021) RL s 4836; 1986 c 444
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