Opinion
Criminal Case No. 07-cr-00475-MSK.
August 15, 2008
ORDER
THIS MATTER comes before the Court sua sponte. At the close of the August 14, 2008 Rule 702 hearing, defense counsel advised that the Defendant may desire to designate a witness to offer expert opinions. The Government anticipated that such opinions may be subject to challenge under Rule 702. Neither party anticipated that such designation or challenge would necessitate a change in the trial date, assuming the availability of court time.
In order to facilitate ample opportunity for preparation for trial, and to assure adequate opportunity to schedule a Rule 702 hearing and the trial in Durango, the Court
ORDERS that:
(1) Designation of any additional witnesses for expert opinion testimony shall be made by August 22, 2008.
(2) Any subsequent motions for Rule 702 determination with regard to such witnesses shall be made by August 29, 2008. The motion shall specify the time necessary and desired location for hearing.