§ 411 Privilege.

If you testify before the Oklahoma House of Representatives, Senate, or a legislative committee, prosecutors generally cannot use what you said as evidence against you in a criminal case later. This protection exists so people can speak honestly to lawmakers without worrying that their words will be used to prosecute them.

There is one big exception. If you lie under oath during that testimony, prosecutors can use it against you in a perjury case. The protection only covers honest testimony, not false statements made to the legislature.

This rule also does not protect official papers or records. If you hand over documents or official records while testifying, those documents can still be used as evidence against you. The privilege only covers your spoken testimony, not paperwork you provide.