Yes, in a sense. In he commits a crime, he would first have to be impeached , convicted and removed from office. Then he could be tried as a private citizen.
You are probably thinking of "immunity."
Asserted immunity from prosecution refers to the claim made by an individual that they are protected from being prosecuted for a crime or wrongdoing due to a legal immunity they possess. This assertion is typically based on a specific legal privilege or protection granted to the individual, such as diplomatic immunity or testimonial immunity. However, the validity of the asserted immunity is subject to verification and interpretation by the legal authorities.
immunity
The Nigerian president enjoys immunity from prosecution while in office, but this immunity does not extend to civil or criminal actions regarding acts committed before taking office or actions that are not related to official duties. Additionally, the president can be removed from office through impeachment processes for misconduct. However, once the president leaves office, they can be prosecuted for any alleged crimes committed during their tenure.
One can obtain immunity from prosecution by cooperating with law enforcement or government authorities in exchange for protection from being charged with a crime. This typically involves providing valuable information or testimony that helps in a criminal investigation or prosecution.
Vice President-elect Joseph Biden will be sworn in prior to President-elect Obama.
President Elect
this is called an immunity
The possessive plural of "president-elect" is "presidents-elect."
Then the vice president-elect becomes president.
the month we elect the president is in January
The president elect for 2008 is Barack Obama