P.S., In re (2024) A169561 A169561; filed 12/18/24. ![[Files/CaseFiles/A169561.PDF]] [Opinion PDF](https://www.courts.ca.gov/opinions/archive/A169561.PDF) ## Rule excerpts Evidence Code section 730; discretionary appointment of an expert to assist a party, including a bonding expert. > We agree with her contention that the statute authorizes the appointment of an expert to aid a party and does not limit court-appointed experts only to those that could be of assistance to the court itself. — P.S., In re (2024) A169561, slip op., p. 12.