Legislative Immunity

Marital Settlement Agreement

A legal doctrine that prevents legislators from being sued for actions performed and decisions made in the course of serving in government. this doctrine does not protect legislators from criminal prosecution, nor does it relieve them from responsibility for actions outside the scope of their office.

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