What is the consequence of the trial court's denial of a plaintiff's request for disclosure of police personnel records?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Castaneda, A155747 (Cal. App. 2020):
Castaneda requests that this court independently review the record to determine whether the trial court abused its discretion in denying his request for disclosure of police personnel records under Pitchess v. Superior Court (1974) 11 Cal.3d 531 (Pitchess). The People concede he is entitled to such review. We conclude the trial court erred.
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