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OR SB177
Bill
AI Summary
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District attorneys must provide all discoverable material to the defense no later than the first court appearance after charges are filed, with new material disclosed within 10 days of receipt
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Recordings of defendant's jail phone calls must be provided at least 30 days before trial, with the prosecution identifying which portions will be used at trial
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Courts must conduct a colloquy before accepting guilty pleas or starting trial to confirm the district attorney has made good faith efforts to disclose all exculpatory evidence and reviewed case files
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Either party in a felony case may request an interview with a peace officer witness, and if the officer refuses, the court may order a deposition; officers who fail to appear may be held in contempt and excluded from testifying
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For pretrial detention hearings in violent felony cases, the state must provide all discoverable information to the defendant in time to prepare a meaningful opportunity to contest the evidence
Legislative Description
Relating to discovery.
Last Action
In committee upon adjournment.
6/27/2025