Absolute immunity

Absolute immunity is a form of legal immunity for government officials that confers total immunity from criminal prosecution and lawsuits so long as they are acting within the scope of their duties.[1] Absolute immunity contrasts with qualified immunity, which only applies if specified conditions are met.

Absolute immunity has been applied to lawyers in some cases.[2]

See also

Notes

  1. ↑ Absolute Immunity. Louisiana State University Medical and Public Health Law Site.
  2. ↑ "Connecticut Court Rules That Lawyers Can't Be Sued for Fraud". Insurancejournal.com.
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