(a) Calling. The court may call a witness on its own or at a party's request. Each party is entitled to cross-examine the witness. (b) Examining. The court may examine a witness regardless of who calls the witness. (c) Objections. A party may object to the court's calling or examining a witness either at that time or at the next opportunity when the jury is not present.
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