“Direct examination” is the first examination of a witness upon a matter that is not within the scope of a previous examination of the witness.
Method and Scope of ExaminationDefinitions
Section § 760
Direct examination is the initial questioning of a witness about topics not already covered by previous questioning. It's the first chance to talk to the witness about new matters.
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Section § 761
This law explains that cross-examination involves questioning a witness by someone other than the person or party who first questioned them. The questions must relate to the topics that were covered in the initial examination of the witness.
“Cross-examination” is the examination of a witness by a party other than the direct examiner upon a matter that is within the scope of the direct examination of the witness.
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Section § 762
Redirect examination happens after a witness has been cross-examined, allowing the original lawyer who first questioned the witness to ask follow-up questions.
“Redirect examination” is an examination of a witness by the direct examiner subsequent to the cross-examination of the witness.
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Section § 763
Recross-examination is when a lawyer questions a witness again after the other lawyer has done a redirect examination, which is another chance to ask questions following the initial cross-examination.
“Recross-examination” is an examination of a witness by a cross-examiner subsequent to a redirect examination of the witness.
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