§ 19-15-9 (Rule 706(a)) Court appointment of expert witnesses
19-15-9. (Rule 706(a)) Court appointment of expert witnesses
Whenever, in a civil or criminal proceeding, issues arise upon which the court deems expert evidence is desirable, the court, on its own motion, or on the request of either the state or the defendant in a criminal proceeding, or of any party in a civil proceeding, may appoint one or more experts, not exceeding three on each issue, to testify at the trial.