Montana HB766 revises the grounds for disqualifying members of a medical legal panel.

Montana HB766 amends the criteria for disqualifying members of a medical legal panel. It specifies that members must be disqualified if their impartiality is reasonably questioned due to personal bias, personal knowledge of disputed facts, or familial ties to parties involved. Parties can request disqualification by filing an affidavit, with limits on the number of requests. The director determines the sufficiency of these requests and can excuse proposed panelists. The bill also allows for the disclosure of disqualification reasons and potential waivers by parties and their lawyers.

Montana HB766 revises the grounds for disqualifying members of a medical legal panel.

Montana HB766 amends the criteria for disqualifying members of a medical legal panel. It specifies that members must be disqualified if their impartiality is reasonably questioned due to personal bias, personal knowledge of disputed facts, or familial ties to parties involved. Parties can request disqualification by filing an affidavit, with limits on the number of requests. The director determines the sufficiency of these requests and can excuse proposed panelists. The bill also allows for the disclosure of disqualification reasons and potential waivers by parties and their lawyers.