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Committee advances measure granting immunity to court visitors
Summary
The committee voted to advance Senate Bill 1123A, which would provide immunity for appointed court visitors acting in good faith. Committee members said the public hearing helped clarify the court visitor program; the measure passed the committee roll call unanimously and will move to the House floor.
The House Committee on Judiciary on April 30 advanced Senate Bill 1123A to the floor with a due-pass recommendation. The bill grants immunity from liability to appointed court visitors for good-faith conduct within the scope of their duties.
A representative of the Oregon Judicial Department was present for questions but committee discussion focused on the value of the Court Visitor Program during the public hearing. Representative Mannix said the public hearing "gave me a much better understanding of what the Court Visitor Program is all about and demonstrates why it's important to pass this bill." The committee then voted by roll call, with members recorded as voting aye; the chair announced the motion passed and asked for a volunteer to carry the bill to the floor.
Committee materials described the bill as having a minimal fiscal impact and no revenue impact. The measure was advanced without amendment at the work session.
