This law says two things. First, the rules about this fund do not change how much a government entity can be sued for — those limits stay the same as other existing laws, and government entities keep all their usual legal defenses. Second, anyone covered by the fund has to help out when there is an investigation or lawsuit — that means helping gather evidence, find witnesses, and work toward settlements.
537.745. of . — 1. Nothing in sections 537.700 to 537.755, shall be to broaden or restrict the of the participating in the beyond the provisions of sections 537.600 to 537.610, nor to abolish or any which might otherwise be available to any or its officers and employees.
2. All persons and entities protected by the fund shall cooperate with those persons responsible for conducting any investigation and preparing any under the provisions of sections 537.700 to 537.755, by assisting such persons in all respects, including the making of , the securing and giving of evidence, and the attending and obtaining witnesses to attend hearings and trials.
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Source & history notes
(L. 1986 H.B. 1435 & 1461) Effective 6-20-86
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