24-7-705. Disclosure of facts or data underlying expert opinion.

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An expert may testify in terms of opinion or inference and give reasons therefor without first testifying to the underlying facts or data, unless the court requires otherwise. An expert may in any event be required to disclose the underlying facts or data on cross-examination.

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History

Code 1981, § 24-7-705, enacted by Ga. L. 2011, p. 99, § 2/HB 24.

Cross references

Disclosing the facts or data underlying an expert’s opinion, Fed. R. Evid. 705.

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