27-6-403. Panel in cases involving multiple defendants. Whenever there are multiple defendants, the case against each health care provider may be reviewed by a separate panel or, at the discretion of the panel initially appointed or by stipulation of the parties, a single combined panel may review all the claims against all parties defendant.

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Terms Used In Montana Code 27-6-403

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Health care provider: means a physician, a dentist, a podiatrist, or a health care facility. See Montana Code 27-6-103
  • Panel: means the Montana medical legal panel provided for in 27-6-104. See Montana Code 27-6-103