(1) Complaints submitted to the grievance commission or the disciplinary board and testimony regarding the complaints are privileged, and no lawsuit may be based on the complaints or testimony.(2) Claims against members of the grievance commission, the disciplinary board, the executive director, directors, or the staff of the office of professional regulation are subject to the Iowa Tort Claims Act set forth in Iowa Code chapter 669.(3) On application from the disciplinary board or the grievance commission and notice to the appropriate prosecuting authority, the supreme court may grant immunity from criminal prosecution to a witness in a disciplinary or disability proceeding.Admi. Gen. Prov. Griev. Commi. and. Attor. Disci. Board. 34.12
Court Order January 26, 2016, effective 4/1/2016; court order September 14, 2021, effective 10/1/2021; court order December 12, 2023, effective 1/1/2024.