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Bill would grant liability immunity to court visitors acting in good faith
Summary
Senate Bill 1123A would provide civil‑liability immunity to appointed court visitors who act in good faith in guardianship investigations; proponents said immunity protects a scarce, essential workforce and preserves the integrity of guardianship investigations.
The House Committee on Judiciary took testimony April 23 on Senate Bill 1123A, which would grant immunity from liability for good‑faith acts performed by court visitors in the scope of their role in guardianship and protective‑proceeding investigations.
Chris Rawson, Oregon Public Guardian and Conservator, and court visitor Katie Garman described the role court visitors play as the court’s neutral eyes and ears in adult guardianship petitions. Rawson said court visitors investigate allegations of incapacity or need for guardianship,…
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