NORTH CAROLINA CRIMINAL COURT — EXPERT WITNESS

Notice of Intent to Use Expert Witness Testimony

N.C.R. Evid. 702 · G.S. 15A-903(a)(2) · Fill in case details and download a court-ready PDF instantly.
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01ATTORNEY INFORMATION
02CASE INFORMATION
03EXPERT WITNESSES
04INTENDED USE AT TRIAL

Check all phases at which expert testimony will be offered:

05REPORT AVAILABILITY
06CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

EXPERT NOTICE — KEY RULES

  • Defense must provide notice of expert witnesses under G.S. 15A-903(a)(2)
  • Notice must include name, credentials, and subject matter
  • Daubert-style standard applies in NC: N.C.R. Evid. 702(a)
  • Expert must be qualified by knowledge, skill, experience, training, or education
  • File early — late notice can result in exclusion
  • State has reciprocal disclosure rights under G.S. 15A-904
  • Mental health experts: additional notice under G.S. 15A-959

LEGAL AUTHORITY

N.C.R. Evid. 702Expert testimony standard
G.S. 15A-903Defense disclosure
G.S. 15A-904State reciprocal disclosure
G.S. 15A-959Mental health defense

DAUBERT FACTORS (NC)

  • Theory has been tested
  • Subject to peer review / publication
  • Known or potential error rate
  • General acceptance in scientific community
  • Expert's qualifications in the specific field

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