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Re:Man jailed 16 months, and counting, for refusing to decry... by morgante on Sunday February 12, 2017 @07:26PM (#13632115)
> Well, you could also be held indefinitely for refusing to provide the combination for a safe.

Is there case law supporting that? Traditionally I think the combination would be considered forced testimony.

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Re:Man jailed 16 months, and counting, for refusing to decry... by mirimir on Sunday February 12, 2017 @07:46PM (#13632223)
Sorry, I got confused. In the US, keys can be compelled, but not combinations.[0] But the tide seems to be turning :(

0) https://www.quora.com/Can-a-search-warrant-compel-me-to-unlo...

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