SB190 Alabama 2019 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Linda Coleman-MadisonSenator

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2019

Title

Courts, magistrates and clerks of circuit, and district courts, absolute judicial immunity granted under certain conditions

Summary

SB 190 would grant absolute judicial immunity to magistrates and clerks of Alabama's circuit and district courts for duties performed under specified code sections.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the bill would give magistrates and clerks of the circuit and district courts absolute immunity from liability for actions taken in performing duties described in Sections 12-17-94(a) and 12-17-251(c) of the Alabama Code. This means they could not be sued or held liable for those official actions. The immunity is described as absolute and would take effect immediately after the governor signs the bill, or when the act becomes law.

Who It Affects

• Magistrates (judicial officers) in Alabama's circuit and district courts, for duties covered by the specified code sections.
• Clerks of Alabama's circuit and district courts, for duties covered by the specified code sections.

Key Provisions

• Grants absolute judicial immunity to magistrates and clerks for liability arising from performing duties described in Sections 12-17-94(a) and 12-17-251(c) of the Code.
• Effective date: immediately after passage and approval by the Governor, or once the act becomes law.

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Subjects

Courts