§ 42-28.6-16. Immunity of hearing committee members.
No member of a hearing committee constituted in accordance with the provisions of this chapter shall be held civilly liable for any breach of his or her duties as such member, provided that nothing herein shall eliminate or limit the liability of a qualified member:
(1) For acts or omissions not in good faith or which involve intentional misconduct or a knowing violation of law; or
(2) For any transaction from which such member derived an improper personal benefit; or
(3) For any malicious, willful or wanton act.
History of Section.P.L. 1995, ch. 19, § 2.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 42 - State Affairs and Government
Chapter 42-28.6 - Law Enforcement Officers’ Bill of Rights
Section 42-28.6-1. - Definitions — Payment of legal fees.
Section 42-28.6-2. - Conduct of investigation.
Section 42-28.6-3. - Disclosure of personal information.
Section 42-28.6-4. - Right to hearing — Notice request for hearing — Selection of hearing committee.
Section 42-28.6-5. - Conduct of hearing.
Section 42-28.6-6. - Evidence at hearing — Hearing record.
Section 42-28.6-7. - Subpoena — Oath — Production of documents.
Section 42-28.6-8. - Witness fees.
Section 42-28.6-9. - Cross-examination and rebuttal.
Section 42-28.6-10. - Judicial notice.
Section 42-28.6-11. - Decisions of hearing committee.
Section 42-28.6-12. - Appeals.
Section 42-28.6-13. - Suspensions.
Section 42-28.6-14. - Retaliation for exercising rights.
Section 42-28.6-15. - Exclusivity of remedy.
Section 42-28.6-16. - Immunity of hearing committee members.