Relating to discovery in a criminal case.
What changed between versions
New subsections (a-1) and (a-2) establish clearer timelines for producing discovery materials and allow courts to limit discovery requests that are overly broad or not reasonably necessary to the defense.
Subsection (o) was expanded to require parties to promptly request resolution when discovery is not received, giving courts authority to determine appropriate remedies for failures.
Subsection (d) was modified to clarify that pro se defendants can inspect documents but are not entitled to electronic duplication under the same rules as represented defendants.
New subsections (p) and (q) create enforcement mechanisms allowing courts to compel compliance with discovery rules and suppress evidence when parties knowingly withhold required information.
The bill specifies that changes apply to criminal proceedings commencing on or after the effective date, with the law taking effect September 1, 2025.
