Prosecutor's Duty to Disclose

What is Prosecutor's Duty to Disclose?

The prosecutor must timely disclose to the defense all evidence or information known to the prosecutor that exculpates the accused, and, in connection with sentencing, the prosecutor must disclose all unprivileged mitigating information except when the court orders otherwise. Rule 3.8(d)

Further Reading

For more detailed information, see our related Ethics terms:

• Bar Admission
• Notice of Withdrawal
• Duty to Disclose Legal Authority
• Rule 1.18(b)

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