Statements given by a probationer when there is a requirement to answer "promptly and truthfully" to all probation officer's questions are not inadmissible at his trial on a new charge.

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Statements given by a probationer under a requirement to answer "promptly and truthfully" to all probation officer's questions can be inadmissible at his trial on a new charge if they are compelled statements. This is because the Fifth Amendment protects against self-incrimination, and compelled statements cannot be used in criminal proceedings against the individual who made them.

Statements Given by a Probationer When There Is a Requirement