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* {{Box}} Understands duty to be unbiased, independent and impartial.
* {{Box}} Understands duty to be unbiased, independent and impartial throughout involvement with case.
** {{Box}} Come with any preconceived conclusions that would bias results
** {{Box}} Began work with any preconceived conclusions that would bias results
** {{Box}} Any belief of guilt for any offences
** {{Box}} Any belief of guilt for any offences
** {{Box}} Any interest in the outcome that would render witness partial
** {{Box}} Any interest in the outcome that would render witness partial

Latest revision as of 14:02, 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 throughout involvement with case.
    • Began work 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.