2.04.480 [Rule 45] Court Appointed Experts

(a) The Court may on its own motion or on the motion of any party enter an order to show cause why expert witnesses should not be appointed, and may request the parties to submit nominations.

(1) The Court may appoint any expert witnesses agreed upon by the parties, and may appoint expert witnesses of its own selection.

(2) Upon consenting to act, the witness shall be informed of the duties, either in writing by the Court, copy to be filed with the clerk, or at a conference in which the parties may participate.

(3) A witness shall advise the parties of his findings, if any; his deposition may be taken by any party; the witness may be called to testify by the Court or any party; the witness shall be subject to cross-examination by each party, including the party calling the witness.

(b) Compensation. The Court shall determine appropriate compensation.

(c) Disclosure. In the exercise of its discretion, the Court may authorize disclosure to the jury of the fact that the Court appointed the expert witness.

(d) Nothing in the rule limits either party from calling expert witnesses of their own selection.