2017 Arizona Revised Statutes
Title 32 - Professions and Occupations
§ 32-146 Malpractice claim review
32-146. Malpractice claim review
A. On the filing of a complaint in any malpractice action the plaintiff's attorney shall forward a copy of the complaint to the board and a report containing the information required in subsection B.
B. The report required by subsection A shall contain the following information:
1. The name and address of each defendant.
2. The name and address of each plaintiff.
3. The names and addresses of each registrant providing services to the plaintiff.
4. A statement specifying the nature of the occurrence resulting in the malpractice action.
C. The report required by subsection A is not discoverable and not admissible as evidence.
D. On receipt of a report required by subsection A, the board shall initiate an investigation into the matter to determine if the registrant against whom the claim is filed is in violation of any provision of this chapter or any rule promulgated under this chapter.
