Rhode Island S2953 grants immunity to family court mediators and staff from financial liability for certain claims arising from their participation.

Rhode Island S2953 amends the General Laws to add a new section providing immunity for mediators and staff employed by the family court in the family court mediation program. This immunity protects them from financial liability for claims resulting from acts within the scope of their employment, unless the acts are deemed wanton, malicious, or grossly negligent. The act takes effect upon passage.

Rhode Island S2953 grants immunity to family court mediators and staff from financial liability for certain claims arising from their participation.

Rhode Island S2953 amends the General Laws to add a new section providing immunity for mediators and staff employed by the family court in the family court mediation program. This immunity protects them from financial liability for claims resulting from acts within the scope of their employment, unless the acts are deemed wanton, malicious, or grossly negligent. The act takes effect upon passage.