Criminal Code (Cap. 9), article 653

653. (1) On terminating the work and the experiments which their profession or art may suggest, the experts shall make the ir report, either orally or in writing, according to the direction s of the court. Contents.(2) The report shall in every case state the facts and the circumstances on which the concl usions of the experts are based . Examination in court of witnesses heard by experts. (3) If in the course of their work, the experts shall obtain fro m any person information on circum stances of fact, such person sh all be mentioned in the report, and shall be examined in court in t he same manner as a ny other witness: Provided that the above provision of this sub-article shall not apply in regard to any person whom the experts will have examined on oath under article 650(5), saving, however, the re- examination of any such person by the court as provided for in the said sub-article. (4) In matters within the jurisdiction of the Court of 404 CAP . 9.] CRIMINAL CODE Magistrates, any such person may be examined on oath by the court, even in the course of the work of the experts. Report, if verbal, to be reduced into writing. (5) If the report is made orally, it shall be reduced into writi ng by the registrar or by the person acting in his stead. Official expert may advise the court during the sitting. Added by: XXX.1934.23. Substituted by: III.1971.21. Amended by: VIII.1990.3.