What is the test for obtaining a copy of a police report from a police community support officer?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Hamlett, D073197 (Cal. App. 2018):
If good cause is shown, the trial court conducts an in camera examination of the records to determine whether there is any relevance to the issues presented by the litigation. (Evid. Code, 1045; Warrick, supra, 35 Cal.4th at p. 1019.) These procedures balance the confidentiality of peace officers against the defendant's need for
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disclosure to pursue his or her defense. (City of Santa Cruz v. Municipal Court (1989) 49 Cal.3d 74, 85-86.)
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