Module 13 :: Trial Presentation
Topic 3 :: Expert Witnesses/Evidence
Expert Testimony and Evidentiary Rules
Both the expert and the attorney must be familiar with the governing rules of evidence. Those rules may require:
- A pretrial determination of the admissibility of expert testimony.
- Having the expert state his or her opinion.
- Having the expert identify the underlying facts and data relied upon in reaching that opinion.
- Non-disclosure of facts and data relied upon by the expert but not admissible under applicable rules of evidence.
Online Link - Click here to view the Federal Rules of Evidence.