§ 21-9-205 - Procedure for making claims.

21-9-205. Procedure for making claims.

(a) A party desiring to make a claim for indemnification under this subchapter shall notify the Attorney General of the filing of a complaint in any court or the making of any other form of demand for damages promptly after it is filed or made and permit the Attorney General to participate in all trial or settlement negotiations or proceedings regarding the complaint or demand.

(b) Compliance with all requirements of this section shall be prerequisite to payment of any claim under this subchapter.

(c) Nothing in this section shall be construed to deny any party desiring to make a claim under this subchapter from employing legal counsel of his or her choosing to defend any lawsuit or other demand for damages.