Indiana Code 27-13-31-3. Information and records subject to subpoena or discovery
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Sec. 3. (a) Notwithstanding IC 27-13-30, the information considered by a health care review committee and the record of the actions and proceedings of the committee are confidential for purposes of IC 5-14-3-4 and not subject to subpoena or order to produce, except:
(2) in an appeal, if permitted, from the finding or recommendation of the health care review committee.
(1) in proceedings before the appropriate state licensing or certifying agency; and
Terms Used In Indiana Code 27-13-31-3
- Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
- Discovery: Lawyers' examination, before trial, of facts and documents in possession of the opponents to help the lawyers prepare for trial.
- Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
(b) If information considered by a health care review committee or records of the actions and proceedings of a health care review committee are used under subsection (a) by a state licensing or certifying agency or in an appeal, the information or records:
(1) shall be kept confidential; and
(2) are subject to the same provisions concerning discovery and use in legal actions as are the original information and records in the possession and control of a health care review committee.
As added by P.L.26-1994, SEC.25.