Is a state employee who carries out a court order immune from prosecution?

The rationale for immunizing persons who execute court orders is apparent: "[t]he fearless and unhesitating execution of court orders is essential if the court's authority and ability to function are to remain uncompromised." Coverdell, 834 F.2d at 765. The rationale protects the state employee who merely carries out the court's directive. In fact, "such persons are themselves integral parts of the judicial process." Id. (quoting Briscoe v. La Hue, 460 U.S. 325, 335, 103 S.Ct. 1108, 75 L.Ed.2d 96 (1983)).