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Science Resources

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Overview of Science Resources

The Center provides resources related to scientific information and methods for federal judges. These resources may aid in judges’ assessment of scientific evidence and their understanding of scientific issues related to court administration and case management.

Resources include the Reference Manual on Scientific Evidence (Third Ed.), which the Center is currently in the process of updating. 


Other FJC Resources 

Pocket Guide: Tutorials on Science and Technology

Court-Appointed Experts: Defining the Roles of Experts Appointed under Federal Rule of Evidence 706

Neutral Science Panels: Two Examples of Panels of Court-Appointed Experts in the Breast Implants Product Liability Litigation