judicial immunity
Courtroom liability shield
Judicial immunity is a legal doctrine that shields judges from civil lawsuits based on their official actions.
The protection is nearly absolute—even if a judge's ruling is wrong, biased, or malicious, the judge cannot be sued for damages.
The rationale is that judges must decide cases without fear of personal liability.
The plaintiff's case against the judge was dismissed on grounds of judicial immunity.
Similar protections extend to prosecutors (prosecutorial immunity) and legislators (legislative immunity).
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- judgeOne who decides
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One's own legal responsibility
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Legal protection for leaders
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