| Title |
Defense Review of Tangible Object for Criminal Trial |
| Status |
Governor Signed (03/26/2025) |
| Bill Subjects |
|
| House Sponsors |
C. Espenoza (D)
M. Carter (D) |
| Senate Sponsors |
M. Weissman (D)
J. Gonzales (D) |
| House Committee |
Judiciary |
| Senate Committee |
Judiciary |
| Date Introduced |
01/27/2025 |
| AI Summary |
The bill ensures that defense attorneys have the right to examine physical evidence pertinent to a criminal case at least 35 days before trial. This access allows them to prepare their defense effectively and produce confidential work materials based on their review. Additionally, the bill prohibits law enforcement and other state officials from recording or monitoring the defense's examination of such evidence, thereby preserving the confidentiality and integrity of the defense's preparations.
|
| Summary |
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. Law enforcement
officers and other state officials are prohibited from recording the
defense's review of the tangible object.
|
Committee Reports
with Amendments |
|
Full Text
|
Full Text of Bill (pdf) (most recent) |
| Fiscal Notes |
Fiscal Notes (02/27/2025) (most recent)
|
| Additional Bill Documents |
Bill Documents
Including:
- Past bill versions
- Past fiscal notes
- Committee activity and documents
- Bill History
|
| Lobbyists |
Lobbyists |
| Audio |
[This feature is available by subscription.]
|
| Votes |
House and Senate Votes |
| Vote Totals |
Vote Totals by Party |
