Prosecutors enjoy absolute immunity from civil lawsuits when acting as courtroom advocates.

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Prosecutors are granted absolute immunity from civil lawsuits when performing their duties as advocates in the courtroom. This means they cannot be sued for any civil damages arising from their role as advocates, even if they act in bad faith or with malicious intent. However, this immunity does not apply to prosecutorial misconduct that occurs outside of their role as advocates, such as during an investigation or after the conclusion of a case.

Prosecutors Enjoy Absolute Immunity from Civil Lawsuits When Acting as Courtroom