Legal immunity from suit or liability (in civil litigation) or immunity from prosecution (in criminal prosecutions) is a legal status that protects an individual or entity from liability or criminal prosecution. Immunity may be given to the person or entity by law (usually a state or federal statute) or by the agreement of a party to the litigation (usually in the context of a criminal prosecution)—generally for some greater policy goal. Some common types of immunity include (1) judicial immunity; (2) witness immunity; (3) diplomatic immunity; and (4) governmental or sovereign immunity.

In Georgia, legal immunity encompasses various forms that protect individuals or entities from civil liability or criminal prosecution. Judicial immunity in Georgia shields judges from liability for acts performed in their judicial capacity, unless they acted in the clear absence of all jurisdiction. Witness immunity is often granted to witnesses to encourage truthful testimony without the fear of subsequent prosecution based on that testimony. Diplomatic immunity, governed by federal law and international treaties, protects foreign diplomats from legal action in the U.S. Lastly, sovereign immunity in Georgia generally protects state government and its departments from being sued unless the state has waived this immunity. This waiver can occur through legislation or when the state enters into a contract. It's important to note that the specifics of these immunities can be complex and may require further analysis by an attorney to understand the applicability and scope in a particular situation.