Zicarelli v. New Jersey State Commission of Investigation

406 U.S. 472 · Decided May 22, 1972 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Zicarelli v. New Jersey State Commission of Investigation was decided on May 22, 1972 by a vote of 5–2. The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. Justice Lewis F. Powell Jr. wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Self-incrimination, immunity from prosecution” in the Criminal Procedure area.

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How the Justices voted

Did not participate: William J. Brennan Jr., William H. Rehnquist.

Full case caption

Zicarelli v. New Jersey State Commission of Investigation

SCDB identifiers: case 1971-114, docket 1971-114-01.

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