The sequestration of expert witnesses falls under Tennessee’s Criminal Procedure Statute § 40-10-103. TENN. CODE ANN. § 40-10-103 (West 2017). This rule allows the magistrate to order for certain witnesses to be excluded as to not hear the testimony of other witnesses for “the attainment of justice.” Id. Additionally, if a party requests, the magistrate [...]
Discovery regarding expert witnesses is governed by Pennsylvania’s Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 4003.5. PA. STAT. AND CONS. STAT. ANN. § 4003.5 (West 2017). This rule explains that discovery regarding expert “fees and expenses” will be left to the court to deem appropriate or not. Id. Case law has held that a discovery request [...]
The sequestration of expert witnesses falls under South Dakota’s Rules of Evidence, § 19-19-615. S.D. CODIFIED LAWS § 19-19-615 (2017). This rule requires the court to exclude a witness from the courtroom as to not hear testimony of other witnesses when requested by a party or through an order of its own. Id. The rule [...]
Oregon’s Rules of Civil Procedure Rule 36 govern discovery procedures in Oregon. OR. REV. STAT. ANN. § 36 (West 2017). This rule allows discovery into all material that is not privileged and is relevant. Id. The rule also allows the court to limit discovery at times when doing so will protect a person from [...]
The sequestration of expert witnesses falls under Rhode Island’s Rules of Evidence, Rule 615. R.I. GEN. LAWS ANN. R. EVID. § 6-615 (West 2017). This rule allows the court to exclude witnesses from the courtroom as to not hear testimony of other witnesses when requested by a party or through an order of its own. [...]
Expert witness discovery is governed by Oklahoma’s Rules of Civil Procedure, § 3226. OKLA. STAT. tit. 12, § 3226 (2017). This rule allows discovery into the compensation that is to be paid to the expert for its testimony. Id. In regard to the disclosure of other financial information, the trial court is given discretion [...]
The sequestration of expert witnesses in Pennsylvania falls under Pennsylvania’s Rules of Evidence, Rule 615. PA. STAT. AND CONS. STAT. ANN. § 615 (West 2017). This rule gives the court the authority to sequester a witness to not hear other witness testimony if a party requests so or the court orders. Id. The rule has [...]
Expert witness discovery in New Mexico is governed by New Mexico’s Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 1-026. N.M. STAT. ANN. § 5-1-026 (West 2017). The rule does not specifically note whether an expert’s fees and expenses are discoverable, but it does allow for discovery of the expert witness. Id. Case law does not discuss [...]
The sequestration of expert witnesses falls under Oregon’s Rules of Evidence, Rule 615. OR. REV. STAT. ANN. § 40.385 (West 2017). This rule allows the court to exclude a witness from the courtroom as to not hear the testimony of other witnesses upon request of a party or on the court’s own motion. Id. The [...]
Expert witness discovery is governed by New Hampshire’s Rules of Court, Rule 35. N.H. REV. STAT. ANN. § 35 (2017). This rule allows discovery into fees and expenses if a party makes a motion and the court deems it appropriate. Id. Aside from the statute, there is no other precedence regarding whether an expert [...]