Recross-examination follows redirect examination (see REDIRECT EXAMINATION) and is for the purpose of adressing those matters inquired into on redirect.  Under the federal rules the opportunity to conduct recross-examination is up to the trial court’s discretion.{footnote}FRE 611(a).

See also Kinser v. Cooper, 413 F.2d 730 (6th Cir. 1969)(refusal to permit recross-examination not violation of any constitutional rights).{/footnote}  Some states require that a party be given an oportunity for recross.{footnote}Cal. § 763.{/footnote}  Questions on recross-examination must be framed in the same way as questions on cross-examination.   See CROSS-EXAMINATION.