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This course provides 13 modules and and introduction designed to give user who serve and those
who will be serving as expert witnesses vital information to follow when preparing for and testifying in court.
Recommended practices for the forensic expert are presented in the following modules:
Sources of Scientific Evidence
Report Writing and Supporting Documentation
Importance of Case Preparation
Subpoenas vs. Promises to Appear
Affidavits
Being a Court-Appointed Expert
Discovery
General Testifying Tips
Depositions
Pretrial
Trial including direct examination and cross examination
Post-Trial, Pre-Sentencing
and Ethics for Experts
Experts are advised to check with local attorneys and become familiar
laws may vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.
with the laws for the court in which they will testify because