Arizona SB1650 removes judicial immunity for actions violating civil rights or involving fundamental policy determinations.

Arizona SB1650 amends Section 12-820.01 of the Arizona Revised Statutes to remove judicial immunity for actions that violate the civil rights of litigants or those affected by a case. It also removes immunity for the exercise of an administrative function involving the determination of fundamental governmental policy, including decisions on resource allocation and hiring. This bill affects judicial officers by potentially exposing them to liability in specific circumstances.

Arizona SB1650 removes judicial immunity for actions violating civil rights or involving fundamental policy determinations.

Arizona SB1650 amends Section 12-820.01 of the Arizona Revised Statutes to remove judicial immunity for actions that violate the civil rights of litigants or those affected by a case. It also removes immunity for the exercise of an administrative function involving the determination of fundamental governmental policy, including decisions on resource allocation and hiring. This bill affects judicial officers by potentially exposing them to liability in specific circumstances.