法医精神病鉴定人出庭作证探讨

随着庭审制度的改革和证据规则的不断完善,鉴定人对出庭作证的认识重点应从＂为什么要出庭＂的理论探讨向＂怎样出庭＂的实务操作转移。法医精神病鉴定人由于专业的特殊性,更需要了解出庭作证时可能面临的困境,正确把握自身的诉讼地位。鉴定人在出庭前应从鉴定资料、与有关方面的沟通等环节上进行充分的准备,出庭时应注意识别各类＂陷阱＂问题,慎用＂是＂、＂不是＂的简单回答,审时度势,适当运用技巧,力争在被动的地位上获得主动的优势。

Issues on Forensic Psychiatry Appraisers'' Testifying in Trial

With the reform of court trial system and the development of evidence rules, appraisers should pay their attention from the theory exploration about ＂why appraisers should appear in court＂ to the practical operation about ＂how to testify in trial＂. The character of forensic psychiatry makes it necessary for the appraisers to understand correctly their status in lawsuit and foresee the potential hardship. Appraisers should review files thoroughly and exchange information with relevant parties carefully before appearance. In trial, it is important to identify traps, and be cautious to answer ＂YES ＂or ＂NO＂ simply. Appropriate debating skills can help appraisers win active advantages even when they are in passive status.