24.29.4339    VERIFICATION OF CONSULTANT AND LEGAL FEE REPORTING

(1) For the sole purpose of verifying the accuracy of the data reported, the department may periodically verify a consultant's billing documents used in the preparation and reporting of the information required by ARM 24.29.4332 and 24.29.4335.

(2) For the sole purpose of verifying the accuracy of the data reported, the department may periodically verify the amount of an attorney's billing reported pursuant to ARM 24.29.4332 and 24.29.4335. Documents protected by the attorney-client privilege or attorney work-product doctrine are not subject to verification.

(3) At least 14 days advance notice of the time and place of the verification will be given to the reporting party. A reporting party is responsible for full cooperation with the department.

History: 39-71-203, MCA; IMP, 39-71-225, 39-71-304, MCA; NEW, 1995 MAR p. 675, Eff. 5/1/95.