Missouri SB918 modifies rules for expert testimony in various court proceedings.
Missouri SB918 changes the rules for admitting expert testimony in civil, juvenile, family, and probate court cases, as well as in cases without a jury trial. The bill specifies that expert testimony must be based on reliable principles and methods and be relevant to the case. It also allows experts to provide opinions without first testifying to underlying facts or data, though these may be required during cross-examination. The bill prohibits experts in criminal cases from stating opinions on the defendant's mental state or condition.
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