Bob is indigent and is represented by a public defender in the death penalty case brought against him. Bob's attorney needs funding to hire an expert witness to help prove Bob's defense of insanity. Following the U.S. Supreme Court position on this issue, the state must appoint and pay for a neutral expert for Bob.

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The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that indigent defendants have the right to assistance necessary for an adequate defense, but it does not specifically require the state to appoint and pay for a "neutral" expert for the defendant. Instead, the Court has recognized the need for access to resources such as expert witnesses, but the specifics can vary, and the requirement is not as narrowly defined as appointing a "neutral" expert.

Bob Is Indigent and Is Represented by a Public Defender