1. (1) The required affidavit of merit under Subsection 78B-3-423(1) shall consist of two or more affidavits:

   1. (a) one executed by the claimant's attorney or by a pro se claimant as required by Subsection 78B-3-423(2)(a); and
   2. (b) one or more signed by an appropriate health care provider or providers as required by Subsections 78B-3-423(2)(b) and (3).

2. (2) The required affidavits shall:

   1. (a) comply with Section R156-78B-6 governing pleadings and Section R156-78B-7 governing filings and service; and
   2. (b) identify by name each respondent included in the affidavit.

KEY: medical malpractice, prelitigation, certificate of compliance, affidavit of merit

Date of Last Change: December 10, 2018

Notice of Continuation: January 3, 2022

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 78B-3-416(1)(b)