In Burns V

In Burns v. Reed, involving a civil rights action brought against a state prosecutor for a misleading presentation to a judge to obtain a warrant, the Supreme Court held:

A) that a prosecutor is not afforded absolute immunity for their role in any probable cause hearing.
B) a prosecutor is not afforded absolute immunity for the prosecutorial function of giving legal advice to the police.
C) a prosecutor is not afforded absolute immunity for their role as advocate for the state.
D) a prosecutor is afforded absolute immunity for their role as administrator or investigative officer.