36-3703. Competent professionals
A. If a person is subject to an examination under this article, each party may
select a competent professional to perform simultaneous evaluations of the person. The
parties may stipulate to an evaluation by only one competent professional.
B. If the person is indigent, the court shall assist the person in retaining a
competent professional to conduct the examination or to participate in the trial on the
person's behalf.
C. Each competent professional shall be given reasonable access to the person in
order to conduct the examination and shall share access to all relevant medical and
psychological records, test data, test results and reports.
D. A competent professional who is retained by a party or who is appointed by the
court is not permitted to give testimony unless the competent professional exchanges
information as required by this section and, at least ten days before trial, submits to
the court and all of the parties a written report of the competent professional's
evaluation of the person.
E. At any proceeding under this chapter, a competent professional who is retained
by a party or who is appointed by the court is not subject to a court order for the
sequestration of witnesses.
F. The court shall approve a reasonable amount to be paid by the county for the
services of a competent professional appointed by the court. In approving the amount to
be paid the court shall consider the time expended, services rendered, expenses incurred
and compensation received in the same case or for the same services from any other
source.
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