An arbitrator shall not be civilly or criminally liable for libel, slander, or defamation of any of the parties to the arbitration for any statement or action taken within the official capacity of the arbitrator during the arbitration.
History. Code 1933, § 7-424, enacted by Ga. L. 1978, p. 2270, § 2; Code 1981, § 9-9-133; Code 1981, § 9-9-83 , as redesignated by Ga. L. 1988, p. 903, § 3.
Structure Georgia Code
Article 2 - Medical Malpractice
§ 9-9-60. “Medical Malpractice Claim” Defined
§ 9-9-61. Medical Malpractice Arbitration Authorized
§ 9-9-64. Appointment of Reporter; Duties; Compensation
§ 9-9-65. Arbitration Submission; Irrevocability Absent Consent
§ 9-9-66. Qualifications and Status of Referee
§ 9-9-67. Arbitrators — How Chosen
§ 9-9-68. Arbitrators — How Vacancy Filled
§ 9-9-69. Arbitrators — Oath and Affidavit
§ 9-9-70. Postponement of Arbitration
§ 9-9-71. Adjournments by Arbitrators; No Meeting Outside Group
§ 9-9-73. Subpoena Power of Referee; Compensation of Witnesses
§ 9-9-74. Powers of Referee to Compel Production of Documentary Evidence
§ 9-9-75. Competency of Witnesses
§ 9-9-76. Rules Governing Examination of Witnesses and Admission of Evidence
§ 9-9-77. Administration of Oaths by Referee
§ 9-9-78. Findings by Arbitrators; Concurrence of Two Sufficient