IfIi am representing myself at my arrangement, will I be able to get my discovery/police report without it blacked out?
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IfIi am representing myself at my arrangement, will I be able to get my discovery/police report without it blacked out?
Asked on May 28, 2013 under Criminal Law, California
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
Yes, under the laws of all states in this country a defendant in a criminal matter and his or her attorney is entitled under the law to have all discovery including police reports in full without such having any portions redacted or blacked out as written.
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