Does a witness have access to their prior statements?

MultiRegion, United States of America

The following excerpt is from United States v. Fitch, 472 F.2d 548 (9th Cir. 1973):

4 Grand jury witnesses are not allowed access to prior statements as a matter of right except for recorded testimony. See Bursey v. United States, 466 F.2d 1059 (9th Cir., 1972).

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