Experts must have over 10 years experience to be called as expert witnesses. The question of whether an individual is an expert or not is a matter for the judge. It is entirely subjective so a person who has practised medicine for 20 years may not be an expert if they have only done so on few occasions. Similarly, a person who has been doing their hobby for only 5 years may be an expert if the hobby activity was only invented 7 years ago.

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The designation of an individual as an expert witness is not strictly based on the number of years of experience but on the individual's specialized knowledge, skill, experience, training, or education in a relevant field. Judges determine the qualification based on these factors rather than a fixed year requirement.

Experts Must Have Over 10 Years Experience to Be Called