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N.J.R.E. 705

Disclosure of Facts or Data Underlying Expert Opinion; Hypotheses Not Necessary

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Unless the court orders otherwise, an expert may testify in the form of an opinion or inference, state an opinion, and give reasons for it, without first testifying to the underlying facts or data. The expert may be required to disclose those facts or data on cross-examination.

Questions calling for the opinion of an expert witness need not be hypothetical in form unless in the court’s discretion a hypothetical is required.

History

NOTE: Adopted September 15, 1992 to be effective July 1, 1993; amended September 15, 2004 to be effective July 1, 2005; amended September 16, 2019 to be effective July 1, 2020.

Provenance

Source: njcourts.gov
Retrieved: 2026-09-15
Edition: 2026-09-14
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