Law Practice
Nov. 27, 2007
Ruling Allows Limited Use of Police Files
The California Supreme Court on Monday opened the door to defense attorneys sharing limited information gleaned from police officers' confidential files.
By Laura Ernde
Daily Journal Staff Writer
SAN FRANCISCO - The California Supreme Court on Monday opened the door to defense attorneys sharing limited information gleaned from police officers' confidential files.
Names of witnesses who have complained about individual officers must remain secret unless a trial court judge finds them relevant through a Pitchess motion.
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Daily Journal Staff Writer
SAN FRANCISCO - The California Supreme Court on Monday opened the door to defense attorneys sharing limited information gleaned from police officers' confidential files.
Names of witnesses who have complained about individual officers must remain secret unless a trial court judge finds them relevant through a Pitchess motion.
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