Rule 15. Privileged Communications and Immunity from Civil Suit

Communications with the supreme court, the court's staff, the commission, or commission staff relating to judicial misconduct or incapacity and testimony given in any proceedings before the commission, a panel thereof, or a hearing officer shall be absolutely privileged as provided by law. No civil action may be instituted against any complainant or witness on the basis of these privileged communications. Members of the commission, commission staff, hearing officers, and court staff shall be immune from suit for any conduct in the course of their official duties.