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Bill would protect court visitors from liability when acting in good faith
Summary
Supporters told the Senate Judiciary Committee SB 1123 would give court visitors immunity for good-faith acts while performing statutorily prescribed duties; witnesses said the change is needed to retain and recruit visitors who investigate guardianship petitions.
Senate Bill 1123 would shield appointed court visitors from civil liability for good-faith conduct while performing their duties, supporters told the Senate Committee on Judiciary at a public hearing.
Court visitors are the neutral, court‑appointed investigators who evaluate petitions for adult guardianship and report to judges, said Chris Rosen, Oregon Public Guardian and Conservator. "Court visitors are the unsung heroes of guardianship appointment process in Oregon," Rosen told the committee.
Committee members heard that visitors ensure due process in guardianship proceedings by investigating allegations of incapacity, communicating objections of the proposed protected…
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