TRUE OR FALSE:
The state only releases documents to the public that they may use at trial. Anything that they do not intend to use at trial, they are allowed to hold back from the public.
Caylee Anthony Oct 9 - - Page 23 - In Session Message Boards
It was my understanding that the STATE must turn over
all investigative documents to the Defense, regardless of whether or not they intend to use in trial and regardless of whether or not it benefits the defendant....and those documents are
all available for release to the public through the court system with the exception of any document sealed by the court.
But it is also my understanding that the DEFENSE is NOT obligated to turn over
all investigative documents to the State, but is required to turn over any they intend to use at trial, which would then be available to the public through the Sunshine law...
So which is it??