Who Usually Hires a Psychologist as an Expert Witness in Canada

question 54

Multiple Choice

Who usually hires a psychologist as an expert witness in Canada?

• A) a judge who wishes to learn more about a specific topic
• B) the defence lawyer to help prove his or her client innocent
• C) either side in an adversarial procedure
• D) either side in a joint venture to obtain information to clarify some topic

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