Michigan Laws 600.4903 – Mediation of action alleging medical malpractice; time for referring action to mediation; hearing by mediation panel
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(1) An action alleging medical malpractice shall be mediated pursuant to this chapter.
(2) The judge to whom an action alleging medical malpractice is assigned or the chief judge shall refer the action to mediation by written order not less than 91 days after the filing of the answer or answers.
Terms Used In Michigan Laws 600.4903
- Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
- Chief judge: The judge who has primary responsibility for the administration of a court but also decides cases; chief judges are determined by seniority.
- panel: means a mediation panel selected pursuant to section 4905. See Michigan Laws 600.4901
(3) An action referred to mediation pursuant to subsection (2) shall be heard by a mediation panel selected pursuant to section 4905.