The ombudsman and employees or persons acting on behalf of the office are immune from suit and liability, either personally or in their official capacities, for any claim for damage to or loss of property, or for personal injury or other civil liability caused by or arising out of any actual or alleged act, error, or omission that occurred within the scope of employment, duties, or responsibilities pertaining to the office, including but not limited to issuing reports or recommendations; except that nothing in this section shall be construed to protect such persons from suit or liability for damage, loss, injury, or liability caused by the intentional or willful and wanton misconduct of that person.
Source: L. 2010: Entire article added, (SB 10-171), ch. 225, p. 978, § 1, effective May 14. L. 2015: Entire section amended, (SB 15-204), ch. 264, p. 1032, § 16, effective June 2.