Rule 705 - Disclosing the Facts or Data Underlying an Expert's OpinionUnless the court orders otherwise, an expert may state an opinion, and give the reasons for it, without first testifying to the underlying facts or data. The expert may be required to disclose those facts or data on cross-examination.
EXPLANATORY NOTE Rule 705 was amended, effective 3/1/1990;3/1/1997;3/1/2014. Rule 705 is based on Fed.R.Ev. 705. Rule 705 was amended, effective3/1/2014, in response to the12/1/2011, revision of the Federal Rules of Evidence. The language and organization of the rule were changed to make the rule more easily understood and to make style and terminology consistent throughout the rules. There is no intent to change any result in any ruling on evidence admissibility. SOURCES: Joint Procedure Committee Minutes of April 26-27, 2012, page 32; September 28-29, 1995, pages 18-19; March 24-25, 1988, page 12;12/3/1987, pages 15-16;6/3/1976, page 7. Fed.R.Ev. 705; Rule 705, SBAND proposal.