Montana Code Annotated 2023

TITLE 27. CIVIL LIABILITY, REMEDIES, AND LIMITATIONS

CHAPTER 6. MONTANA MEDICAL LEGAL PANEL ACT

Part 7. Effect of Proceedings in Court Action -- Confidentiality

Records Of Proceedings -- Confidentiality

27-6-703. Records of proceedings -- confidentiality. The director shall maintain records of all proceedings before the panel, which must include the nature of the act or omissions complained of, a brief summary of the evidence expressed, the decision of the panel, and any majority or dissenting opinions filed. Any records which may identify any party to the proceedings may not be made public and are not subject to subpoena but are to be used solely for the purpose of compiling statistical data and facilitating ongoing studies of medical malpractice in Montana.

History: En. 17-1315 by Sec. 15, Ch. 449, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 17-1315.