Deborah Kuchler assisted in drafting and fully participated in the review and amendment process of Louisiana Senate Bill 308. The goal of the bill was to establish a consistent and timely procedure for trial court review of the qualifications and methodologies of expert witnesses.
The effect of the bill is to eliminate “junk science” and non-expert witnesses from the court room. It will require a judge to give written reasons for allowing or excluding an expert witness, which is an excellent tool for appellate review of such decisions.
