Ind. Code ch. 34-45-3

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Ind. Code § 34-45-3-1 Applicability of chapter

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to a witness who is an expert in any art, science, trade, profession or mystery. [Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-1-14-12 part.] As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.41.

Ind. Code § 34-45-3-2 Witness compelled to appear and testify

Sec. 2. A witness described in section 1 of this chapter may be compelled to appear and testify in: (1) any court in the county of the residence of the witness; or (2) any court in an adjoining county; to an opinion as an expert in relation to any matter whenever the opinion is material evidence relevant to an issue on trial before a court or jury. [Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-1-14-12 part.] As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.41.

Ind. Code § 34-45-3-3 Per diem compensation and mileage

Sec. 3. A witness compelled to appear and testify under section 2 of this chapter may be compelled to do so without payment or tender of compensation other than the per diem and mileage allowed by law to other witnesses. [Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-1-14-12 part.] As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.41.

Ind. Code § 34-45-3-4 Expert witnesses subject to same rules as nonexpert witnesses

Sec. 4. The same rules and regulations apply to witnesses described in section 1 of this chapter as apply to a witness who can be compelled to appear and testify to knowledge the witness has of facts relevant to the same issue. [Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-1-14-12 part.] As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.41.

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