Rules of Procedure for the Montana Medical Legal Panel – 2026
Montana requires a malpractice claim against a health care provider to go before the Medical Legal Panel before suit. These rules cover the application, filing fees, the panel's composition and powers, the hearing, and the effect of the panel's decision on a later court action.
Browse all 20 rules of the 2026 edition below. Each rule includes the full text, a plain-English summary, committee notes, amendment history, and cross-references to related rules. Use the search box to find rules by keyword or number.
Rule 1
Definitions
Rule 2
Scope of Rules and Powers of the Panel
Rule 3
Purpose of the Panel and Effect on Court Action
Rule 4
Filing Fees
Rule 5
Representation and Appearance – Legal Counsel
Rule 6
Claims Reviewed by Panel and Presentation of Claims
Rule 7
Answer to Application
Rule 8
Submittal of Case, Transmittal of Application, Filing
Rule 9
Obtaining Information by Compulsory Process
Rule 10
Selection of Panel Members
Rule 11
Disqualification and Removal of Proposed Panel
Rule 12
Medical and Dental Expert Consultation
Rule 13
Time and Place of Hearing
Rule 14
Prehearing Telephone Conference
Rule 15
Exhibits and Documentary Evidence
Rule 16
Hearing Procedures
Rule 17
Panel Deliberations and Decisions
Rule 18
Travel Expenses
Rule 19
Compensation of the Panel
Rule 20
Tolling of Statute of Limitations - Separately-