Can a judge participate in the examination of witnesses for the purpose of clarifying the evidence?
MultiRegion, United States of America
The following excerpt is from U.S. v. Lewis, 979 F.2d 1372 (9th Cir. 1992):
"It is well established that a trial judge is more than a moderator or umpire." United States v. Mostella, 802 F.2d 358, 361 (9th Cir.1986) (citations omitted). Thus, it is entirely proper for a judge to elicit information in order to clarify evidence. See id. (A judge may "participate in the examination of witnesses for the purpose of clarifying the evidence....").
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