Should District Attorney’s Have Immunity

Should District Attorney's Have Immunity Why are prosecutors given immunity? The immunity is designed to allow prosecutors to exercise their vast discretion free of the fear monetary liability. Under the functional approach to §1983 immunities, prosecutors generally are not absolutely immune for investigatory functions. How many terms can a district attorney serve? For most counties, state law establishes that sheriffs, district attorneys, and assessors serve four-year terms. State law does not limit the number of terms these elected officers may serve. Counties that have adopted a charter have greater authority to set the term of service of these officials. Who has absolute immunity? Generally, only judges, prosecutors, legislators, and the highest executive officials of all governments are absolutely immune from liability when acting within their authority. Medical peer review participants may also receive absolute immunit…