An Act To Provide Immunity From Civil Liability For Justices Of The Peace

Summary

The bill amends Maine Revised Statutes §161 to make any justice of the peace immune from civil lawsuits for conduct performed in the scope of their duties, mirroring the protection given to other state employees under the Maine Tort Claims Act. It applies to all justices of the peace, both current and future, and removes the risk of personal civil liability while they carry out judicial functions. The change is intended to safeguard these officials as they serve the public.

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