Arkansas § 5-2-308 - Expert witnesses — Mental health examiner.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-2-308 — Expert witnesses — Mental health examiner., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-2-308. Expert witnesses — Mental health examiner.
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. If the examiner is called by the court, he or she is subject to cross-examination by the prosecution and by the defendant. Both the prosecution and the defendant may summon any other qualified physician or other expert to testify.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 5-2-308
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-2-308 cover?
Section 5-2-308 ("Expert witnesses — Mental health examiner.") is part of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Arkansas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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