(1) In the course of the expert inquiry, the parties may ask the Examining Magistrate to request
the expert to carry out certain investigations or hear any person specifically named who is
likely to furnish him with information of the technical nature.
(2) If the expert deems it necessary to hear the defendant, he shall do so in the presence of
his counsel if he has any, as well as in the presence of the Examining Magistrate. However, a
medical officer appointed as an expert to examine a defendant may also ask him questions in
the absence of the absence of the defendant's counsel and of the Examining Magistrate
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