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Expert reports · Statement credibility

Statement Credibility Assessments

Evaluation of witness testimony and methodical review of statements – based on recognised statement validity standards and transparently reasoned.

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  • Evidence-based and methodically sound
  • Clearly reasoned
  • Direct answers to the court's questions
  • In person in Bavaria and across Germany

Typical questions

  • Credibility of a specific statement (not of the person)
  • How a statement developed over time and possible suggestive influences
  • Testimonial capacity in the context of mental illness or trauma
  • Methodical review of existing credibility reports

Who instructs us

  • Courts
  • Public prosecutors
  • Lawyers (defence and victim representation)

Approach

Assessments follow the hypothesis-driven method of statement validity analysis: testimonial capacity, content quality (criteria-based content analysis) and statement origin are examined separately.

Psychiatric and psychosomatic expertise adds value, for example where trauma-related disorders are involved, supported by an MSc in Communication, Behaviour & Credibility Analysis.

Professional background

Doctor-medic Otilia Gudana, MSc

Consultant in Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy

  • Former acting senior consultant, Department of Forensic Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, kbo Isar-Amper-Klinikum Taufkirchen
  • Over twelve years of clinical practice in psychiatry, psychosomatic medicine and forensic psychiatry
  • MSc Communication, Behaviour & Credibility Analysis (Manchester Metropolitan University)
  • Reports in English, German and Romanian

Process and fees

  1. 01

    Enquiry

    Brief details of the instructing party, questions and deadline – via the enquiry form or by phone.

  2. 02

    Initial check

    Review of scope, jurisdiction and any conflict of interest.

  3. 03

    Written offer

    Fees and timeframe agreed in writing (court instructions under JVEG).

  4. 04

    File review & examination

    Analysis of the documents and a clinical interview where required.

  5. 05

    Report

    Written report with transparent reasoning; oral explanation in court on request.

Fees and timeframe are agreed in writing before instruction, based on the questions asked, the size of the file and the examination required. Court instructions are invoiced under the German JVEG.

Frequently asked questions

Do you assess whether a person is trustworthy?

No. The assessment concerns the credibility of a specific statement, not the general trustworthiness of the person.

Who can instruct you?

Courts, prosecutors, public authorities, lawyers, insurers and, in individual cases, private individuals.

How much does a report cost?

Fees and timeframe are agreed in writing before instruction, based on the questions asked, the size of the file and the examination required. Court instructions are invoiced under the German JVEG.

How are case files transferred securely?

Please do not send health data through the enquiry form. We agree a secure channel for file transfer (encrypted, by post or via a court-compatible electronic channel).

Other areas of expertise

Medically and scientifically reviewed by Doctor-medic Otilia Gudana, MSc — Specialist in Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy (Bavarian State Chamber of Physicians), EMDR-certified clinician, published author with Springer Nature. Last review: 2026-07. Content follows current German S3 guidelines and is provided for information only; it does not replace an individual medical consultation. About the author.