Article 85. Complex expert examination

A complex expert examination shall be appointed if it is possible to draw a conclusion important for the case only through performance of several expert examinations with the use of different branches of knowledge.

At performing an expert examination each expert shall perform the research within the limits of his competence. The opinion of the complex expert examination shall indicate what particular research and in what volume have been made by each expert, what facts he has established, and what conclusions he has come to. Each expert shall sign that part of the opinion which contains the description of the research made by him and shall bear responsibility for it.

The general conclusion (conclusions) shall be made by the experts competent of assessing the obtained results and formulation of the conclusion (conclusions). If the basis for the final opinion of the commission of experts or its part are the facts established by one of the experts (individual experts), this shall be indicated in the opinion.

Should any disagreements arise among the experts, each of them shall give a separate opinion on the all or certain issues that have caused the disagreements.

If the production of a comprehensive examination is entrusted to a state forensic expert institution or a non-state forensic expert organization, then the organization of this examination is entrusted to its head.