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* {{Box}} Describe mandate or terms of engagement.
* {{Box}} Describe mandate or terms of engagement.
* {{Box}} Describe records received.
* {{Box}} Describe records and reports received and relied upon.
* {{Box}} Experience and training that provides special knowledge to area of expertise
* {{Box}} Experience and training that provides special knowledge to area of expertise
* {{Box}} In reviewing evidence, the special knowledge was used to form opinion re [list conclusions]
* {{Box}} In reviewing evidence, the special knowledge was used to form opinion re [list conclusions]

Revision as of 14:01, 11 July 2020

See also: Procedure for Calling Expert Evidence and Legal Requirements for Qualified Expert Evidence
NOTICE
  • Identify area of expertise being proposed and the date of notice under s. 657.3(3).
QUALIFICATIONS
  • Describe mandate or terms of engagement.
  • Describe records and reports received and relied upon.
  • Experience and training that provides special knowledge to area of expertise
  • In reviewing evidence, the special knowledge was used to form opinion re [list conclusions]
DUTIES AS EXPERT
  • Understands duty to be unbiased, independent and impartial.
    • Come with any preconceived conclusions that would bias results
    • Any belief of guilt for any offences
    • Any interest in the outcome that would render witness partial
    • Any pressures put upon witness by any parties, including employer, to have certain results or opinion
RELEVANCE
  • Outline the nature of the opinion and evidence they rely upon for the opinion.