LR18-JD00-DLR-0003 DISCOVERY AND MOTIONS IN LIMINE IN
JUVENILE DELINQUENCY CASES

In all filed juvenile delinquency cases, unless relieved by court order, the prosecuting attorney shall, at least twenty-one (21) days prior to the fact-finding hearing, furnish the attorney for the child the following:

(1) The names and addresses of persons whom the prosecuting attorney intends to call as witnesses at the fact-finding hearing, together with their relevant written or recorded statements.

(2) Any written or recorded statements and any summaries of oral statements made by the child herein or any statements of others which contain a declaration of the child.

(3) Those portions of the Grand Jury minutes which contain statements of witnesses whom the prosecutor intends to call and directly examine at the fact-finding hearing, which statements are probably within the control of the prosecution and which statements will relate to matters covered in the witness’ testimony in this case, for the purpose of cross-examination and impeachment of such witness’ credibility.

(4) The relevant testimony which is reduced to writing of persons whom the prosecutor intends to call as a witness at the fact-finding hearing, but who did not testify before the Grand Jury.

(5) Any reports or statements of experts made in connection with the case, including results of physical or mental examination and of scientific tests, experiments, or comparisons.

(6) Any books, papers, documents, photographs or tangible objects, which the prosecuting attorney intends to use at the fact-finding hearing or which were obtained from or belong to the child or the child’s family.

(7) Any record or prior criminal convictions of persons whom the prosecutor intends to call as witnesses at the fact-finding hearing.

(8) Any declarations against interest made by the child.

(9) Any evidence the prosecutor might have, favorable to the child.

(10) Copies of any photographs which the prosecution has in its possession which it intends to introduce as evidence.

(11) Any description of the child’s conduct, if any, that the prosecution intends to introduce as an implied admission.

(12) Any promises, rewards, or inducements provided to prosecution witnesses or defense witnesses for the child.