Does a Pitchess motion seeking to compel disclosure of a law enforcement officer's personnel information when it is material to the defense's case?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Davis, A148032 (Cal. App. 2018):
7. A Pitchess motion seeks to compel disclosure of a law enforcement officer's personnel information when it is material to the defense's case. (Pitchess v. Superior Court (1974) 11 Cal.3d 531 (Pitchess).)
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