Garrity is described as which of the following?

• A. Only can be used for work place discipline/no criminal
• B. Applicable to all criminal investigations
• C. A general Miranda warning
• D. A rule for civilian employees only

Answer: (A)

Garrity protections apply when a public employee is compelled to answer questions during an internal investigation. The statements given under that threat of job loss are immune from use in criminal prosecutions, so they can be used only for workplace discipline. That’s why this option best describes Garrity: it’s about internal discipline, not criminal prosecutions. It’s not a general tool for all criminal investigations, it isn’t the same as a Miranda warning, and it covers public employees broadly, not just civilian staff.