27-6-604. Form and content of decision. The decision must in every case be signed for the panel by the presiding officer, must contain only the conclusions reached by a majority of its members, and must list the number of members, if any, dissenting from the opinion. Upon request of any party, the majority shall briefly explain the reasoning and basis for the decision and the dissenters shall explain the reasoning and basis for disagreement. Each party must be informed by the panel of the right to nonbinding mediation under 27-6-606.
History: En. 17-1312 by Sec. 12, Ch. 449, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 17-1312(3); amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 59, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 616, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Title 27. Civil Liability, Remedies, and Limitations
Chapter 6. Montana Medical Legal Panel Act
Part 6. Deliberations and Decision of Panel
27-6-601. Selection of presiding officer
27-6-602. Questions panel must decide
27-6-603. Deliberations to be secret -- voting
27-6-604. Form and content of decision
27-6-605. Decision to be filed and copies sent to parties, attorneys, and licensing board
27-6-606. Decision not binding -- settlement agreements -- nonbinding mediation