Disqualification

excuse of panelist. (1) An affidavit of disqualification of a panelist filed by a party pursuant to 27-12-404, HeA, must be filed within 15 days of the date the director transmits the panelists' names by mail to the parties. Nothing in these rules may be construed to defeat a party's right to the disqualification. (2) The director may excuse a proposed panelist from serving on the panel at the panelist's request. (3) If a panelist has been disqualified or excused, a replacement panelist must be selected pursuant to 27-12-402, MCA. The director shall promptly notify the professional society or association or the state bar of the need to select a replacement panelist. 'rhe organization, '\'11 thin 5 days of receIpt of the notice, shall select another panelist and notify the director of the replacement. Authority: 27-12-204, HCA Implemented: 27-12-402 and 27-12-404, HCA