VA · rules
Va. R. Evid. 2:702
Testimony by Experts
(a) Use of Expert Testimony.
(i) In a civil proceeding, if scientific, technical, or other specialized knowledge will assist
the trier of fact to understand the evidence or to determine a fact in issue, a witness qualified
as an expert by knowledge, skill, experience, training, or education may testify thereto in the
form of an opinion or otherwise.
(ii) In a criminal proceeding, expert testimony is admissible if the standards set forth in
subdivision (a)(i) of this Rule are met and, in addition, the court finds that the subject matter
is beyond the knowledge and experience of ordinary persons, such that the jury needs expert
opinion in order to comprehend the subject matter, form an intelligent opinion, and draw its
conclusions.
(b) Form of opinion. Expert testimony may include opinions of the witness established with
a reasonable degree of probability, or it may address empirical data from which such probability
may be established in the mind of the finder of fact. Testimony that is speculative, or which
opines on the credibility of another witness, is not admissible.
History
Derivation: (Rule 2:702(a)(i) derived from Code § 8.01- 401.3(A)) Adopted and promulgated by Order dated June 1, 2012; effective July 1, 2012.
Provenance
- Source
- www.vacourts.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-15
- Edition
- 2026-09-15
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