Haw. R. Sup. Ct. 2.8

As amended through September 30, 2024

Rule 2.8 - Immunity

Complaints submitted to the Board or Counsel or testimony given with respect thereto or trustee proceedings conducted pursuant to Rule 2.20 shall be absolutely privileged and no lawsuit predicated thereon may be instituted. Members of the Board, members of the hearing committees, hearing officers, Counsel, counsel to the Board, staff, volunteers, experts appointed pursuant to Rule 2.19, trustees and assistants appointed pursuant to Rules 2.20 and 2.5, and mentors appointed pursuant to Rule 2.7(b)(4) shall be immune from suit and liability for any conduct in the course of their official duties.

Haw. R. Sup. Ct. 2.8

Renumbered September 1984; amended October 27, 1989, effective 11/1/1989, subject to transitional orders; further amended May 7, 1990, effective 5/7/1990; further amended August 17, 1993, effective 8/17/1993; further amended and effective 1/9/1996; further amended effective 8/1/1998; further amended April 5, 2010, effective 7/1/2010; further amended February 20, 2013, effective 7/1/2013.

COMMENT : The purpose of extending immunity to mentors appointed pursuant to Rule 2.7(b)(3) is to enhance the ability to attract participants to participate as mentors in minor misconduct programs and to provide to these mentors protections provided to those serving in other capacities under the auspices of the Disciplinary Board.