Ark. Code § 5-2-308

Current with legislation from 2024 Fiscal and Special Sessions.
Section 5-2-308 - Expert witnesses - Mental health examiner
(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.

Ark. Code § 5-2-308

Amended by Act 2017, No. 472,§ 7, eff. 8/1/2017.
Acts 1975, No. 280, § 611; A.S.A. 1947, § 41-611.