3-22-21. Immunity of judicial officers and agents--Payment of legal costs.
Nothing in this chapter may be construed to remove or waive the immunity of judicial officers or agents in the performance of their duties. The fund shall, however, provide legal services, if requested by the Supreme Court, to defend judicial officers or agents should they be sued in any court for official acts in the performance of their duties. The payment of legal costs shall in no way be construed as a waiver of judicial immunity.
Source: SL 1986, ch 413, ยง22.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 3 - Public Officers and Employees
Chapter 22 - Liability Coverage Program For Public Entities
Section 3-22-2 - Definition of terms.
Section 3-22-5 - Bureau of Administration powers.
Section 3-22-6 - Promulgation of rules.
Section 3-22-11 - Disposition or payment of claims.
Section 3-22-16 - Coverage year.
Section 3-22-18 - Liability pool not to be considered insurance or insurance company.
Section 3-22-20 - Federal antitrust laws--Direct state action.
Section 3-22-21 - Immunity of judicial officers and agents--Payment of legal costs.