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August 14, 2017

Law and Rules Regarding Expert Witness Sequestration in Indiana

The sequestration of expert witnesses falls under Indiana’s Rules of Evidence, Rule 615. IND. CODE ANN. § 34-6-615 (West 2017). This rule requires that if requested by a party, the court must exclude a witness from the courtroom as to not hear the testimony of other witnesses. Id. The court can also order the exclusion of a witness on its

August 13, 2017

Are Expert Witness Tax Returns and Financial Information Discoverable in Massachusetts?

Discovery regarding expert witnesses is governed by Massachusetts’s Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 26. MASS. GEN. LAWS. ANN. ch. 5, § 26 (West 2017). This rule allows for discovery of the fees and expenses paid to the expert to testify “as the court may deem appropriate.” Id. Case law is scant regarding financial information of expert witnesses, but it does

August 13, 2017

Errata Sheet Rules for Depositions in Maine

Errata Sheets in Maine are governed statutorily by Maine’s Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 30(e). ME. REV. STAT. ANN. tit. Court Rules, § 5-30 (2017). This rule requires that unless the witness and the parties waive the reading and examination, once the transcript is complete it should be provided to the witness for the witness to read and examine it.

August 13, 2017

Law and Rules Regarding Expert Witness Sequestration in Illinois

The sequestration of expert witnesses in Illinois falls under the Illinois Rules of Evidence, Rule 615. Ct. Rules Ill. Comp. Stat. 6/615 (West 2017). This rule requires that a witness be excluded from the courtroom if a party requests or the court orders on its own. Id. The rule has four exceptions of individuals that cannot be excluded, and experts

August 12, 2017

Are Expert Witness Tax Returns and Financial Information Discoverable in Indiana?

Discovery regarding expert witnesses is governed by Indiana’s Court Rules, Rule 26. IND. CODE ANN. § 34-5-26 (West 2017). This rule allows a party to file a motion requesting the court to grant discovery into expert fees and expenses. Id. The court is given authority to grant these motions as it deems appropriate. Id.; Geib v. Geib’s Estate, 395 N.E.2d

August 12, 2017

Errata Sheet Rules for Depositions in Louisiana

Errata Sheets in Louisiana are governed statutorily by Louisiana’s Code of Civil Procedure, Article 1445. LA. CODE CIV. PROC. ANN. art. 1445 (2017). This rule requires that once the transcript is complete, it is to be submitted to the witness to be read and examined unless both parties have mutually agreed to waive the examination and signature. Id. The witness

August 12, 2017

Law and Rules Regarding Expert Witness Sequestration in Idaho

The sequestration of expert witnesses falls under Idaho’s Criminal Procedure Code, § 19-810. IDAHO CODE ANN. § 19-810 (West 2017). This rule requires the court to exclude witnesses from the courtroom as to not hear testimony of other witnesses when requested by a party. Id. The trial court is given discretion as to whether to exclude a witness or not

August 11, 2017

Are Expert Witness Tax Returns and Financial Information Discoverable in Arizona?

Discovery regarding expert witnesses is governed by Arizona’s Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 26.1. ARIZ. REV. STAT. ANN. § 16-26.1 (2017). This rule does not specifically note whether financial information relating to expert witnesses is discoverable or not. Id. Case law is scant on the issue as well, but it does note that when construing the rules of discovery the

August 11, 2017

Errata Sheet Rules for Depositions in Kentucky

Errata Sheets in Kentucky are governed statutorily by Kentucky’s Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 30.05. KY. REV. STAT. ANN. § 30.05 (West 2017). This rule allows any party of the action to request to the deposition officer that the transcript be submitted to the witness. Id. If a request is made, then once the transcript is complete it shall be

August 11, 2017

Law and Rules Regarding Expert Witness Sequestration in Hawaii

The sequestration of expert witnesses falls under Hawaii’s Rules of Evidence, Rule 615. HAW. REV. STAT. ANN. § 626-1 (West 2017). This rule requires the court to exclude a witness from the courtroom as to not hear testimony of other witnesses when a party requests or through an order of its own. Id. There are three exceptions of individuals that