Arkansas § 5-2-308 Expert witnesses - Mental health examiner

Arkansas Statutes

§ 5-2-308 — Expert witnesses - Mental health examiner

Arkansas § 5-2-308

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Ark. Code Ann. § 5-2-308 (2026).

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(a)(1) At a hearing concerning a defendant's lack of criminal responsibility or fitness to proceed, or upon trial, an examiner who conducted an examination under § 5-2-327 or § 5-2-328 may be called as a witness by the prosecution, the defendant, or the court.

(2)If the examiner is called by the court, he or she is subject to cross-examination by the prosecution and by the defendant.

(b)Both the prosecution and the defendant may summon any other qualified physician or other expert to testify.

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(a) (1) At a hearing concerning a defendant's lack of criminal responsibility or fitness to proceed, or upon trial, an examiner who conducted an examination under § 5-2-327 or § 5-2-328 may be called as a witness by the prosecution, the defendant, or the court. (2) If the examiner is called by the court, he or she is subject to cross-examination by the prosecution and by the defendant. (b) Both the prosecution and the defendant may summon any other qualified physician or other expert to testify.