Electronic Discovery in Criminal Cases Task Force

The act creates the electronic discovery in criminal cases task force (task force), which consists of 11 task force members. The purpose of the task force is to study the costs and management of electronic discovery in criminal cases.

On or before November 1, 2025, the act requires the task force to submit a report to the joint budget committee and the joint technology committee describing the work of the task force, findings and recommendations regarding the issues and topics considered by the task force, and legislative proposals and expected costs.

The act repeals the task force, effective January 1, 2027.

(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)