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.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Title 27. Civil Liability, Remedies, and Limitations
Chapter 6. Montana Medical Legal Panel Act
Part 7. Effect of Proceedings in Court Action -- Confidentiality
27-6-701. No court action before application to and decision by panel
27-6-702. Tolling of statute of limitations
27-6-703. Records of proceedings -- confidentiality
27-6-704. Panel proceedings and decision privileged from disclosure in court actions