An agency, an organization, a person, or an association described in IC 33-27-3-2 (c) is immune from civil liability for providing information or assistance in an investigation under IC 33-27-3-2 or for testifying before the judicial nominating commission if:

1. (1) the information or testimony is relevant to the evaluation of a candidate under IC 33-27-3-2 (a); and

2. (2) the information or testimony is:

   1. (A) an expression of opinion; or

   2. (B) a statement of fact made without:

      1. (i) knowledge that the statement is false; or

      2. (ii) reckless disregard for the truth.

         [Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-2.1-4-16.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.6.