Civil Liability

(a) Cause of action Any person who establishes by clear and convincing evidence that such person was injured by any action taken, with intentional disregard for public safety or with gross negligence, by a judicial officer in a bond determination or sentencing hearing may obtain, in a civil action, such relief as the court may determine appropriate, which may include punitive damages. (b) Rule of construction This Act may not be construed to apply to a judicial act taken in good faith or within the scope of ordinary judicial discretion. (c) Limitation on immunity Any immunity otherwise applicable to such a judicial officer under Federal or State law may not be asserted in a civil action under this section.