9-2-1802. Purpose.
(a) The purpose of this act is to:
(i) Reduce the costs of professional malpractice claims to both plaintiffs and defendants by a less formal professional review of claims before litigation is pursued in the courts; and
(ii) Improve the ability of the state to regulate professions and ensure professional competence.
Structure Wyoming Statutes
Title 9 - Administration of the Government
Chapter 2 - Agencies, Boards, Commissions and Departments Generally
Article 18 - Professional Review Panel
Section 9-2-1801 - Short Title.
Section 9-2-1803 - Definitions.
Section 9-2-1804 - Service of Pleadings; Computation of Time.
Section 9-2-1807 - Claim Review Procedure; Contents of Claim; Service of Claim on Provider; Answer.
Section 9-2-1808 - Panel Composition; Selection; Disqualification of Panelist; Multiple Defendants.
Section 9-2-1809 - Hearing Procedure; Review of Decision Prohibited.
Section 9-2-1810 - Panel Deliberations and Decision; Decision Not Binding.
Section 9-2-1811 - Confidentiality of Panel Proceedings; Privilege; Decision Not Admissible.