| Abstract: | There has been a significant increase in the frequency of expert testimony over the past 25 years in Canada. As such, there has also been an increase in psychological expert testimony. In drawing from his experience as a litigator and judge, and reflecting on the articles by A. D. Yarmey and M. Peters (see records 2001-06561-002 and 2001-06561-003, respectively), the author explains what it is that judges expect of an expert and how experts should be prepared. He also summarizes some of the legal rules concerning expert testimony. Finally, the author considers the future of expert psychological testimony. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved) |
