8-1011. Immunity from liability for damage to vehicle operated by or in control of person arrested or in custody.
8-1011
8-1011. Immunity from liability for damage to vehicle operated by or
in control of person arrested or in custody.
A law enforcement officer, and the state or any political
subdivision of the state that employs a law enforcement officer, arresting
or taking custody of a person for any offense involving the operation of or
attempt to operate a vehicle while under the
influence of alcohol or drugs, or both, shall have immunity from any civil
or criminal liability for the care and custody of the vehicle that
was being operated by or was in the physical control of the person arrested
or in custody if the law enforcement officer acts in good faith and exercises
due care.
History: L. 1985, ch. 48, § 5;
L. 1993, ch. 259, § 3; July 1.