Frequently asked questions

Can a relative commission and pay for an examination?

Yes, in contractual work a third party may be the client or payer under the terms of the specific Order Invoice and public offer. Payment does not give a right to demand a predetermined conclusion.

Can an advocate submit the materials?

Yes. Materials may be submitted by the client, their representative, an advocate or defence counsel, or another person who lawfully holds them.

Do the questions have to be worded in legal language from the outset?

No. At the enquiry stage, describing the task in your own words is sufficient. When agreeing the examination, the questions may be refined so that they concern specialist knowledge.

Can an examination use materials from another region?

Yes, if the nature of the objects allows examination of the materials submitted. The need for originals is determined for the specific task.

What is best provided for review of an expert report?

The full report, questions, a list of objects examined and, where possible, the materials on which the conclusions were based.

Can the specialist provide a legal classification of a person's actions?

The specialist examines questions within their scientific competence. Political science examination does not replace assessment of guilt, the elements of an offence or final legal classification.

Can the specialist be summoned to explain the opinion?

Where necessary, the specialist's participation and the format of explanations are agreed separately. The relevant party determines the procedural method for summoning the specialist and submitting the document, taking account of the particular case.

Does a specialist opinion based on a report review guarantee appointment of a repeat examination?

No. A specialist opinion based on a report review may identify methodological, logical or competence-related issues, but an authorised person or the court decides on further procedural actions.