Bill > S831

This bill seeks to establish an "open files" policy, requiring the Commonwealth and law enforcement to make their complete investigative and prosecutorial files available to defense counsel. Key provisions include: (1) the definition of "file" to include all evidence, witness statements, and other materials obtained during the investigation; (2) the requirement for the Commonwealth to provide notice and materials related to any expert witnesses it plans to call; (3) the requirement to provide a list of all witnesses the Commonwealth reasonably expects to call at trial; and (4) penalties for willfully omitting or misrepresenting evidence required to be disclosed. This aims to promote transparency and ensure defendants have access to all relevant information in their cases.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S831