Maine Revised Statutes Title 4 Sec. 1506 – Immunity from civil liability
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Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 4 Sec. 1506
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
- Tort: A civil wrong or breach of a duty to another person, as outlined by law. A very common tort is negligent operation of a motor vehicle that results in property damage and personal injury in an automobile accident.
A person serving as a court appointed special advocate for the Judicial Department or as Director, deputy director or regional volunteer coordinator of the Court Appointed Special Advocate Program is immune from any civil liability, as are employees of governmental entities, under the Maine Tort Claims Act, Title 14, chapter 741, for acts performed within the scope of that person’s administrative duties, and is entitled to quasi-judicial immunity for acts performed within the scope of the person’s duties as a guardian ad litem. [PL 2001, c. 253, §2 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 581, §1 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 617, §2 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 393, §C2 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 253, §2 (AMD).