48 USC 1423c – Privileges of members
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(a) The members of the legislature shall, in all cases except treason, felony, or breach of the peace, be privileged from arrest during their attendance at the legislature and in going to and returning from the same.
Terms Used In 48 USC 1423c
- Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
- Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
(b) No member of the legislature shall be held to answer before any tribunal other than the legislature itself for any speech or debate in the legislature.