Sovereign immunity from lawsuits, which traditionally protects government from civil litigation, has been waived by many states. However, the concepts of absolute immunity and qualified immunity still provide protection from civil liability under the appropriate circumstances. Discuss the application of absolute and qualified immunity to criminal justice activities. In the discussion be sure to note, when each form of immunity is appropriate, the standards that are to be applied to criminal justice officials in determining whether they will be accorded immunity, and the level of immunity they are provided.