What is the test for reviewing a motion for disclosure of police personnel records at a hearing?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Kovacevich, H037257 (Cal. App. 2013):
A reviewing court "routinely independently examines the sealed records of such in camera hearings to determine whether the trial court abused its discretion in denying a defendant's motion for disclosure of police personnel records." (People v. Prince, supra, 40 Cal.4th at p. 1285.)
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