Supreme Court Rules - Rule 5 - Rules Governing the Missouri Bar and the Judiciary - Complaints and Proceedings Thereon: Immunity and Privileges

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		Section/Rule:	5.315
Subject:	Rule 5 - Rules Governing the Missouri Bar and the Judiciary - Complaints and Proceedings Thereon	Publication / Adopted Date:	May 26, 2000
Topic:	Immunity and Privileges	Revised / Effective Date:	January 1, 2023

5.315 Immunity and Privileges

(a) Communications submitted to the Advisory Committee, the Chief Disciplinary Counsel, the Legal Ethics Counsel, regional disciplinary committees, disciplinary hearing panels, or staff of any of these entities relating to lawyer misconduct or disability are absolutely privileged if submitted in good faith. No lawsuit predicated on such communications may be instituted.

(b) All complainants and witnesses are immune from suit for any complaint filed or testimony given under this Rule 5.

(c) The Advisory Committee, the Chief Disciplinary Counsel, the Legal Ethics Counsel, regional disciplinary committees, disciplinary hearing panels, trustees appointed pursuant to Rule 5.26, and their staff and representatives are immune from suit for any conduct in the course of their official duties.

(Adopted May 26, 2000, effective January 1, 2001. Amended October 25, 2011, effective Jan. 1, 2012; Amended May 31, 2022, effective January 1, 2023.)