Who determines what information contained in the case file will be provided to defense counsel?

Who determines what information contained in the case file will be provided to defense counsel?

• A. Detective
• B. Prosecutor
• C. SAO
• D. Defense Liaison

Answer: (C)

The obligation to decide what information from the case file is shared with defense counsel rests with the prosecuting authority. The State Attorney’s Office oversees discovery and disclosure, ensuring that defense counsel receives exculpatory and relevant material in line with discovery rules and constitutional protections. Investigators like detectives compile and submit evidence to the prosecutor, who then determines what is discoverable; they do not unilaterally decide what to share. A defense liaison may facilitate communication, but the authority to determine disclosure lies with the State Attorney’s Office.

The obligation to decide what information from the case file is shared with defense counsel rests with the prosecuting authority. The State Attorney’s Office oversees discovery and disclosure, ensuring that defense counsel receives exculpatory and relevant material in line with discovery rules and constitutional protections. Investigators like detectives compile and submit evidence to the prosecutor, who then determines what is discoverable; they do not unilaterally decide what to share. A defense liaison may facilitate communication, but the authority to determine disclosure lies with the State Attorney’s Office.