§ Rule 5.614. Calling and interrogation of witnesses by court

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Rule 5.614. Calling and interrogation of witnesses by court

a. Calling by court.For good cause in exceptional cases, the court may, on its own motion or at the suggestion of a party, call witnesses, and all parties are entitled to cross-examine witnesses thus called.

b. Interrogation by court.When necessary in the interest of justice, the court may interrogate witnesses, whether called by the court or by a party.

c. Objections.Objections to the calling of witnesses by the court or to interrogation by it may be made at the time or at the next available opportunity when the jury is not present.