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2000 SESSION
SB 384 Civil remedies; medical malpractice.
Introduced by: William C. Mims | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles | history
SUMMARY AS PASSED:
Civil remedies; medical malpractice. Replaces the current procedure of sending a request for a case review by a medical malpractice panel to the clerk of the circuit court where the Motion for Judgment is filed with a proposed procedure requiring the requesting party to transmit the review request directly to the Supreme Court. The proposal also requires copies of the Motion and all responsive pleadings to accompany the transmittal to the Supreme Court. A copy of the request must be sent to all counsel of record. Finally, the bill imposes upon the Supreme Court a requirement that it designate a panel within 60 days after receipt of the request.
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Civil remedies; medical malpractice. Replaces the current procedure of sending a request for a case review by a medical malpractice panel to the clerk of the circuit court where the Motion for Judgment is filed with a proposed procedure requiring the requesting party to transmit the review request directly to the Supreme Court. The proposal also requires copies of the Motion and all responsive pleadings to accompany the transmittal to the Supreme Court. A copy of the request must be sent to all counsel of record. Finally, the bill imposes upon the Supreme Court a requirement that it designate a panel within 60 days after receipt of the request.