Florida § 90.706 - Authoritativeness of literature for use in cross-examination.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 90.706 — Authoritativeness of literature for use in cross-examination., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 90.706. Authoritativeness of literature for use in cross-examination.
Statements of facts or opinions on a subject of science, art, or specialized knowledge contained in a published treatise, periodical, book, dissertation, pamphlet, or other writing may be used in cross-examination of an expert witness if the expert witness recognizes the author or the treatise, periodical, book, dissertation, pamphlet, or other writing to be authoritative, or, notwithstanding nonrecognition by the expert witness, if the trial court finds the author or the treatise, periodical, book, dissertation, pamphlet, or other writing to be authoritative and relevant to the subject matter.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 90.706
What does Florida Statutes § 90.706 cover?
Section 90.706 ("Authoritativeness of literature for use in cross-examination.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Florida § 90.706?
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