transactional immunity in New Jersey

8 New Jersey opinions name it 2 courts 1974–2025 1 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by New Jersey courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (6)

Case	Followed	Cited
Kastigar v. United Statesgreen scotus · 1972 · cited in 3 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1974–1993 2 sentences 1993Transactional immunity widely was accepted as the only form of immunity coextensive with the privilege against self-incrimination. 400 Kastigar v. United States, 406 U.S. 441, 452-53 , 92 S.Ct. 1653, 1661 , 32 L.Ed. 2d 212, 221 (1972). 1993Transactional immunity widely was accepted as the only form of immunity coextensive with the privilege against self-incrimination. 400 Kastigar v. United States, 406 U.S. 441, 452-53 , 92 S.Ct. 1653, 1661 , 32 L.Ed. 2d 212, 221 (1972).	3	3
State v. Pattongreen nj · 1993 · cited in 2 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1999–2025 2 sentences 1999Transactional immunity affords a witness "absolute immunity from future prosecution for the offense to which the testimony relates.” Patton, supra, 133 N.J. at 399 , 627 A.2d 1112 . 1999Transactional immunity affords a witness "absolute immunity from future prosecution for the offense to which the testimony relates.” Patton, supra, 133 N.J. at 399 , 627 A.2d 1112 .	1	2
Slochower v. Board of Higher Ed. of New York Citygreen scotus · 1956 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025 1 sentence 2025Patton, 133 N.J. at 400 (internal quotations omitted). 12 be taken as equivalent either to a confession of guilt or a conclusive presumption of perjury.” Slochower v. Bd. of Higher Educ. of N.Y.C., 350 U.S. 551, 557 (1956).	1	1
Smelkinson v. Ethel & Mac Corp.green njsuperctappdiv · 1981 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998 2 sentences 1998Smelkinson, supra, 178 N.J.Super. at 471 [ 429 A.2d 422 ], We note, Alicia’s amended complaint sought to add a claim for PIP benefits, but did not seek to add a new party. 1998Smelkinson, supra, 178 N.J.Super. at 471 [ 429 A.2d 422 ], We note, Alicia’s amended complaint sought to add a claim for PIP benefits, but did not seek to add a new party.	1	1
State v. Kennygreen nj · 1975 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1985–1985 1 sentence 1985It protects the witness "from prosecution for the offense to which the compelled testimony relates." Kastigar v. United States, 406 U.S. 441, 453 , 92 S.Ct. 1653, 1661 , 32 L.Ed. 2d 212, 222 (1972), reh'g den. 408 U.S. 931 , 92 S.Ct. 2478 , 33 L.Ed. 2d 345 (1972); State v. Kenny, 68 N.J. 17, 23 (1975).	1	1
In Re Zicarelligreen nj · 1970 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1974–1974 2 sentences 1974In In re Zicarelli, 55 N.J. 249, 265 (1970), aff'd 406 U.S. 472 , 92 S.Ct. 1670 , 32 L.Ed.2d 234 (1972), the court said that transactional immunity bars "prosecution for the offense to which the compelled testimony relates." Accord, Kastigar v. United States, supra, 406 U.S. at 453, 92 S.Ct. at 1661 , 32 L.Ed.2d at 222 . 1974In In re Zicarelli, 55 N.J. 249, 265 (1970), aff'd 406 U.S. 472 , 92 S.Ct. 1670 , 32 L.Ed.2d 234 (1972), the court said that transactional immunity bars "prosecution for the offense to which the compelled testimony relates." Accord, Kastigar v. United States, supra, 406 U.S. at 453, 92 S.Ct. at 1661 , 32 L.Ed.2d at 222 .	1	1

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

Case	Negative	Cited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in New Jersey. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (9)

Case	Cited	Years
Butler v. State green mdctspecapp · 1983 2 sentences 1996We reject defendant's claim that he was granted transactional immunity by the federal prosecutor. "`Transactional immunity' ... means that the compelled witness will not be prosecuted at all for the criminal transaction about which he is compelled to testify." Butler v. State, 55 Md. 1996App. 409 , 462 A. 2d 1230 , 1235 *117 (Md.	1	1996–1996
State v. Strong green nj · 1988 2 sentences 1993As we noted in Strong, supra, legislators viewed that form of immunity as overprotective of the privilege. 110 N.J. at 589 , 542 A. 2d 866 . 1993As we noted in Strong, supra, legislators viewed that form of immunity as overprotective of the privilege. 110 N.J. at 589 , 542 A. 2d 866 .	1	1993–1993
Affiliated Ute Citizens v. United States green scotus · 1972 1 sentence 1985It protects the witness "from prosecution for the offense to which the compelled testimony relates." Kastigar v. United States, 406 U.S. 441, 453 , 92 S.Ct. 1653, 1661 , 32 L.Ed. 2d 212, 222 (1972), reh'g den. 408 U.S. 931 , 92 S.Ct. 2478 , 33 L.Ed. 2d 345 (1972); State v. Kenny, 68 N.J. 17, 23 (1975).	1	1985–1985
Kastigar v. United States green scotus · 1972 1 sentence 1985It protects the witness "from prosecution for the offense to which the compelled testimony relates." Kastigar v. United States, 406 U.S. 441, 453 , 92 S.Ct. 1653, 1661 , 32 L.Ed. 2d 212, 222 (1972), reh'g den. 408 U.S. 931 , 92 S.Ct. 2478 , 33 L.Ed. 2d 345 (1972); State v. Kenny, 68 N.J. 17, 23 (1975).	1	1985–1985
Arthur Marcus v. United States green ca3 · 1962 2 sentences 1975The precise issue was discussed in Marcus v. United States, 310 F. 2d 143 (3 Cir. 1962), cert. den. 372 U. S. 944 , 83 S. Ct. 933 , 9 L. 1975The precise issue was discussed in Marcus v. United States, 310 F. 2d 143 (3 Cir.1962), cert. den. 372 U.S. 944 , 83 S.Ct. 933 , 9 L.Ed. 2d 969 (1963).	1	1975–1975
Mel Dar Corp. v. Commissioner green scotus · 1963 2 sentences 1975The precise issue was discussed in Marcus v. United States, 310 F. 2d 143 (3 Cir. 1962), cert. den. 372 U. S. 944 , 83 S. Ct. 933 , 9 L. 1975The precise issue was discussed in Marcus v. United States, 310 F. 2d 143 (3 Cir.1962), cert. den. 372 U.S. 944 , 83 S.Ct. 933 , 9 L.Ed. 2d 969 (1963).	1	1975–1975
United States v. Moore-McCormack Lines, Inc. green scotus · 1963 2 sentences 1975The precise issue was discussed in Marcus v. United States, 310 F. 2d 143 (3 Cir. 1962), cert. den. 372 U. S. 944 , 83 S. Ct. 933 , 9 L. 1975The precise issue was discussed in Marcus v. United States, 310 F. 2d 143 (3 Cir. 1962), cert. den. 372 U. S. 944 , 83 S. Ct. 933 , 9 L.	1	1975–1975
Piccirillo v. New York green scotus · 1971 2 sentences 1974Transactional immunity, which accords full immunity from prosecution for the offense to which the compelled testimony relates, affords the witness considerably broader protection than does the Fifth Amendment privilege. [at 453, 92 S.Ct. at 1661 , 32 L.Ed.2d at 222 ] Although stated in a dissenting opinion, Justice Brennan has accurately defined the scope of transactional immunity in Piccirillo v. New York, 400 U.S. 548, 568-569 , 91 S.Ct. 520, 531 , 27 L.Ed.2d 596 (1971), as follows: * * * It provides the individual with an assurance that he is not testifying about matters for which he may la 1974Transactional immunity, which accords full immunity from prosecution for the offense to which the compelled testimony relates, affords the witness considerably broader protection than does the Fifth Amendment privilege. [at 453, 92 S.Ct. at 1661 , 32 L.Ed.2d at 222 ] Although stated in a dissenting opinion, Justice Brennan has accurately defined the scope of transactional immunity in Piccirillo v. New York, 400 U.S. 548, 568-569 , 91 S.Ct. 520, 531 , 27 L.Ed.2d 596 (1971), as follows: * * * It provides the individual with an assurance that he is not testifying about matters for which he may la	1	1974–1974
Zicarelli v. New Jersey State Commission of Investigation green scotus · 1972 2 sentences 1974In In re Zicarelli, 55 N.J. 249, 265 (1970), aff'd 406 U.S. 472 , 92 S.Ct. 1670 , 32 L.Ed.2d 234 (1972), the court said that transactional immunity bars "prosecution for the offense to which the compelled testimony relates." Accord, Kastigar v. United States, supra, 406 U.S. at 453, 92 S.Ct. at 1661 , 32 L.Ed.2d at 222 . 1974In In re Zicarelli, 55 N.J. 249, 265 (1970), aff'd 406 U.S. 472 , 92 S.Ct. 1670 , 32 L.Ed.2d 234 (1972), the court said that transactional immunity bars "prosecution for the offense to which the compelled testimony relates." Accord, Kastigar v. United States, supra, 406 U.S. at 453, 92 S.Ct. at 1661 , 32 L.Ed.2d at 222 .	1	1974–1974

Where else courts name it

IL 165 (1980–2026) NY 87 (1970–2025) CT 54 (1989–2022) MI 42 (1972–2026) CA 32 (1973–2025) ME 28 (1982–2024) TX 26 (1982–2025) OR 18 (1984–2021) TN 17 (1986–2024) PA 16 (1979–2016) RI 15 (1997–2026) NM 15 (1997–2016) FL 13 (1977–2024) VA 13 (1992–2013) WI 11 (1979–2025) MD 11 (1972–2016) MA 11 (1976–2011) WA 10 (1996–2023) LA 10 (1989–2015) NJ 8 (1974–2025) AZ 7 (1971–2023) AL 7 (1992–2023) IN 7 (1981–2017) KS 6 (1994–2024) UT 6 (2012–2024) NC 6 (1990–2001) OH 5 (2003–2026) WY 4 (1990–2020) WV 3 (1981–2016) SC 3 (1994–2002) IA 3 (1994–2016) AR 3 (1977–2026) ID 3 (1974–2020) OK 3 (1985–2009) MS 2 (1988–2010) MO 2 (2012–2017) VI 2 (2004–2017) DE 2 (2021–2025) MN 2 (1985–1998) CO 2 (1985–1995) HI 2 (1980–1993) GA 2 (2013–2013) AK 2 (1992–2014) MT 2 (1981–2009)

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