(a) The commission is declared to be a judicial body and the members or its employees are granted immunity from any civil liability when acting in good faith in the performance of their duties under this chapter.

Terms Used In Tennessee Code 62-13-202

  • Litigation: A case, controversy, or lawsuit. Participants (plaintiffs and defendants) in lawsuits are called litigants.
  • Reporter: Makes a record of court proceedings and prepares a transcript, and also publishes the court's opinions or decisions (in the courts of appeals).
(b) Should litigation be filed against members of the commission arising from the performance of their duties under this chapter, the commissioners shall be defended by the attorney general and reporter.