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MO SB863
Bill
AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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Preserves liability for sheriffs and employees who neglect or refuse to carry out executions as provided in section 513.340.
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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