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chris1506

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State: Georgia

What is the state law or code that says public officials/organizations cannot be sued?

For example if a police officer causes an accident (like running a light and hitting someone and he is at fault), my understanding is that the state, local government and the officer himself cannot be sued. Yes or no?

The only code I can find is (b)(3) below:

1-1-10 G *** CODE SECTION *** 09/12/00 1-1-10. (a) The following Codes, laws, and parts of laws are repealed, except as otherwise provided in this Code section: (1) The Code of Georgia of 1933, as amended; (2) All general laws enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia prior to June 1, 1981, except this Code and except as otherwise provided in this Code section; and (3) All codes enacted or approved by the General Assembly prior to the Code of Georgia of 1933. (b) The following laws and parts of laws are not repealed by the adoption of this Code and shall remain of full force and effect until otherwise repealed, amended, superseded, or declared invalid or unconstitutional: (1) Acts and resolutions conveying, granting, leasing, encumbering, selling, exchanging, or authorizing easements in specific state-owned property or rights therein; (2) Acts and resolutions providing for appropriations of state funds;
(3) Acts and resolutions granting compensation to persons, firms, partnerships, corporations, and private or governmental entities injured by the state or its officials, officers, employees, or agents;

This really doesn't say anything.

Thanks.

 



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