The ombudsman and employees or persons acting on behalf of the office are immune from suit and liability, either personally or in their official capacities, for any claim for damage to or loss of property, or for personal injury or other civil liability caused by or arising out of any actual or alleged act, error, or omission that occurred within the scope of employment, duties, or responsibilities pertaining to the office, including issuing reports or recommendations; except that nothing in this section protects those persons from suit or liability for damage, loss, injury, or liability caused by the intentional or willful and wanton misconduct of the person.
Source: L. 2018: Entire part added, (HB 18-1357), ch. 252, p. 1551, § 1, effective August 8.