Immunity

Complaints, reports, or testimony in the course of proceedings under these rules are deemed to be made in the course of judicial proceedings. Commission and panel members, the Examiner, the Secretary, and the Secretary’s staff are absolutely immune from suit for all conduct in the course of their official duties. As to all other participants, any complaint, report, or testimony in the course of proceedings under these rules is deemed to be made in the course of judicial proceedings. [ History: New rule adopted effective May 1, 2019.]