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MO HB1816
Bill
Status
2/11/2014
Primary Sponsor
Mike Lair
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AI Summary
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Provides immunity from civil lawsuits for sheriffs, deputy sheriffs, and administrative employees of sheriffs when acting in furtherance of or compliance with a court order or directive, even if the order is later determined to be invalid.
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Allows damages claims against the party who obtained the court order or directive only if obtained through fraud or false statement.
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Requires all defense costs incurred by or on behalf of the sheriff, deputy sheriff, or administrative employee to be taxed to (charged to) the petitioner if a lawsuit is filed against them.
Legislative Description
Specifies that a cause of action cannot be made against a sheriff, a deputy sheriff, or an administrative employee of a sheriff when acting in the furtherance of or in compliance with a court order or directive
Last Action
HCS Voted Do Pass (H)
3/12/2014