Expert report
A procedural document prepared after an examination is appointed by a court or another competent body.
Grounds for preparation
The grounds are a court order, a decision appointing an examination or another procedural act of a competent body. The expert answers the questions asked within the limits of specialist knowledge and the materials submitted.
What an expert report usually contains
- the grounds for appointment and information about the body or person that appointed the examination;
- information about the expert, education, qualifications and experience;
- the questions, objects and materials of the examination;
- a description of the examination process and methods used;
- established signs, analysis results and their assessment;
- reasoned answers to the questions asked;
- appendices, photographs, tables and other illustrative materials where necessary.
If the materials are insufficient
If a question falls outside specialist knowledge or the available materials are objectively insufficient, the expert must not fill the gap with an assumption. Depending on the circumstances, additional materials are requested or a reasoned explanation is given of why a conclusion cannot be reached on the relevant question.
How it differs from a specialist opinion
Specialist
Works at the request of a party or client, outside the procedural appointment of an examination.
Expert
Works following appointment of the examination and within the scope of the procedural materials and questions provided.
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