TCA 40-12-216
Witness’ right to consult counsel
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What does this charge mean?
A witness testifying before this special grand jury can ask to step out of the jury room to talk to their lawyer during reasonable breaks in the questioning.
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A witness before a grand jury convened pursuant to this part shall have the right to leave the grand jury room to consult the witness’s counsel at reasonable intervals and for a reasonable period of time upon the request of the witness.
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TCA Section40-12-216