The risk of vexatious litigation interfering with their official duties supports giving prosecutors absolute immunity for their decisions associated with the judicial phase of the criminal process.

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Prosecutors need to make difficult and sometimes unpopular decisions during the judicial phase of a criminal case, and giving them absolute immunity helps protect them from facing frivolous or harassing lawsuits. Without this protection, prosecutors may be hesitant to make decisions that are in the best interest of justice for fear of facing legal repercussions.

The Risk of Vexatious Litigation Interfering with Their Official Duties