Act No. 8960 — An Act amending title 5 Virgin Islands Code, subtitle 3, part | by establishing the Office of Conflict Counsel, granting personal immunity t
ACT NO.8 9 6 0 BILL NO. 35-0336 THIRTY-FIFTH LEGISLATURE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS Regular Session 2024 An Act amending title 5 Virgin Islands Code, subtitle 3, part | by establishing the Office of Conflict Counsel, granting personal immunity to individuals providing legal representation or services to indigent defendants, and making an appropriation to establish the Office of Conflict Counsel manfinn Be it enacted by the Legislature of the Virgin Islands: SECTION 1. Title 5 Virgin Islands Code, subtitle 3, part [ is amended in the following Instances: (a) In chapter 301, by adding section 3503a, that reads: “§ 3503a. Immunity from personal liability AlL attorneys and other personnel employed by the Office of the Territorial Public Delender and the Office of Conflict Counsel and any contracted altormeys, investigators, or firms, as well as all private counsel appointed pursuant to sections 3503 or 3535 are immune from personal liability for acts performed in the course of their official duties, including suits for legal malpractice or professional negligence. …
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