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MO SB863

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/13/2014

Primary Sponsor

Ed Emery

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Origin

Senate

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Shields sheriffs, deputy sheriffs, and administrative employees from civil lawsuits when actions are performed in furtherance of or compliance with a facially valid court order or directive, even if the order is later determined to be invalid.

  • Requires plaintiffs to pay all costs and reasonable attorney's fees incurred by the defendant sheriff or employee if the defendant prevails in such a civil action.

  • Preserves liability for sheriffs and employees who neglect or refuse to carry out executions as provided in section 513.340.

  • Preserves liability for any person who uses fraud or dishonest statements in requesting a court order or directive that is subsequently executed.

Legislative Description

Grants sheriffs, deputy sheriffs, and their administrative employees civil immunity when acting in compliance with a court order

Last Action

Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee

2/27/2014

Committee Referrals

Judiciary And Civil And Criminal Jurisprudence2/27/2014

Full Bill Text

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