Defense Review of Tangible Object for Criminal Trial
The bill grants a right for defense counsel to review a tangible object related to a criminal case at least 35 days before a trial and create confidential work product following their review, except for cases involving sexually exploitative material. Law enforcement officers and other state officials are prohibited from recording the defense's review of the tangible object may record an evidence viewing by either the prosecution or the defense for the purpose of ensuring the chain of custody, integrity, or safety of the evidence held by the law enforcement agency, and must provide notice to the prosecuting authority and defense if a recording occurs. A trial court may enter protective orders relating to a recording of an evidence viewing.
(Note: Italicized words indicate new material added to the original summary; dashes through words indicate deletions from the original summary.)
(Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)