Immunity

Applications, complaints, investigations, or investigative reports made in the course of proceedings under these rules are deemed to be made in the course of judicial proceedings. The chairperson, chairperson’s appointee, members of the council, and employees of the office of judicial administration shall be immune from suit for all conduct in the course of their official duties. All other participants shall be entitled to all rights, privileges, and immunities afforded to participants in actions filed in the courts of this state. [ History: New rule adopted effective January 1, 2020.]