Testimony of FBI Laboratory Examiners

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DOJ Justice Manual › Title 9: Criminal › 9-5.000 - Issues Related To Discovery, Trials, And Other Proceedings › Justice Manual § 9-5.110

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In situations where FBI laboratory examinations have resulted in findings having no apparent probative value, yet defense counsel intends to subpoena the examiner to testify, the United States Attorney (USA) should inform defense counsel of the FBI's policy requiring payment of the examiner's travel expenses by defense counsel. The USA should also attempt to secure a stipulation concerning this testimony. This will avoid needless expenditures of time and money attendant to the appearance of the examiner in court.

[updated December 2006]

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