Stepanek v. Delta County

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• recognizing prosecutorial immunity and finding that county attorneys are also entitled to immunity when performing prosecutorial functions
• noting that absolute immunity allows key participants in the judicial process to perform their respective functions without harassment or intimidation
• stating that “[a]ll hearings on complaints seeking disciplinary action against a respondent shall be conducted by a Hearing Board” (emphasis added)
• imposition of Rule 11 sanctions does not necessitate showing of bad faith on part of attorney who certifies pleading; instead, sanctions are appropriate where attorney’s signed pleading fails to meet test of objective reasonableness
• \The purpose behind a grant of absolute immunity is to preserve the independent decision-making and truthfulness of critical judicial participants without subjecting them to the fear and apprehension that may result from a threat of personal liability .\ (emphases added)

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