§ 25-3-106

25-3-106. Medical malpractice claims -- time limit. A plaintiff in a medical malpractice action shall accomplish service within 6 months after filing the complaint. If the plaintiff fails to do so, the court, on motion or on its own initiative, shall dismiss the action without prejudice unless the defendant has made an appearance. History: En. Sec. 19, Ch. 368, L. 2015; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 318, L. 2021.