Texas Family Code - Section 107.009. Immunity
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§ 107.009. IMMUNITY. (a) A guardian ad litem, an
attorney ad litem, or an amicus attorney appointed under this
chapter is not liable for civil damages arising from an action
taken, a recommendation made, or an opinion given in the capacity of
guardian ad litem, attorney ad litem, or amicus attorney.
(b) Subsection (a) does not apply to an action taken, a
recommendation made, or an opinion given:
(1) with conscious indifference or reckless disregard
to the safety of another;
(2) in bad faith or with malice; or
(3) that is grossly negligent or wilfully wrongful.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 262, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 172, § 7, eff. Sept. 1,
2005.
Section: 107.003 107.004 107.0045 107.005 107.006 107.007 107.008 107.009 107.010 107.011 107.012 107.0125 107.013 107.015 107.016
Last modified: August 11, 2007
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