Fiches Belges: Lituanie

Is this measure possible in your Member State under International Judicial Cooperation?

Yes. Experts and specialists are summoned to the court hearing only in cases when court recognizes that their testimony is necessary for explanation or supplementation of an expertise act or a specialist conclusion. The expert who is unable to appear for the hearing may be questioned using audio or video remote transmission equipment. The duties and liability of an axpert and specialist are the same as witness'es (see 702).

International legal framework applicable for this measure in your Member State

See 702.

* receive the request/decision for judicial cooperation

See 702.

* execute/recognise the measure (if other than the receiving authority)

Judge.

Accepted languages for the request/decision

See 702.

Deadlines for the execution of the request/decision (where applicable)

N/A.

a. Special requirements

N/A

b. Other useful information

N/A