Parker v. Dodgion

How courts have described this case

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• holding that a psychologist appointed by the court to assist with custodial determination essentially acts as a neutral factfinder for the court, a judicial function that warrants extension of the doctrine of quasi-judicial immunity
• recognizing usefulness of PPG in treatment and diagnosis of sex offenders, while acknowledging controversy regarding its usefulness for screening purposes
• recognizing usefulness of PPG in treatment and diagnosis of sex offenders, while acknowledging controversy regarding its usefulness for screening purposes
• stating that judges are immune from suit for actions taken in their judicial capacities, except when the actions are taken in the absence of subject matter jurisdiction
• relying on Section 1983 jurisprudence to determine whether a court-appointed psychologist qualifies for judicial immunity
• affirming trial court on other grounds but noting plaintiff's response to motion for summary judgment failed to conform with rule 4-501 because it failed to set forth disputed facts and did not contain numbered sentences

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