What is Basic Expert Training?

According to the regulation of the Expert Directorate;

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ARTICLE 30-

(1) Basic expert training refers to the training received by individuals with five years of professional experience, which includes fundamental, theoretical, and practical knowledge regarding the conduct of expert activities.

(2) The basic training consists of at least twenty-four course hours, including eighteen hours of theoretical training and six hours of practical training.

(3) Training institutions may increase the number of basic training hours with the approval of the Directorate.

(4) Theoretical training covers general principles of trial law, provisions of expert legislation, the qualifications required for experts, the authorities and responsibilities of experts, basic and ethical principles to be followed, evidence activities, procedures and principles of expert examination, procedures related to the distinction between technical and legal issues, and methods and techniques of report writing.

(5) Practical training includes the use of the Expert Information System, preparing an expert report on a sample case to develop participants' skills in using systematic techniques individually or as a panel, and supervising practice activities.

(6) The content, methods, procedures, and principles of theoretical and practical training may be updated by the Directorate according to the needs in these areas.

(7) Participation in basic training is mandatory. Training institutions prepare a schedule showing participants' attendance, and those who do not attend at least 1/12 of the courses are removed from the training program.

(8) Experts are provided with renewal training by institutions authorized for expert training, which must include at least six hours of theoretical and practical training every three years. Experts must participate in the renewal training within the third year from the date they are registered. Experts who do not participate cannot apply for expert status again until they complete the training.

(9) Procedures and principles regarding basic training are determined by circular.