Discovery; methods of delivery, accused may request of any materials or evidence, etc., report.

Discovery; methods of delivery; report. Requires the Commonwealth, upon request by the accused or his counsel, to copy or photograph any discovery materials or evidence the accused is permitted to inspect and review, including relevant police reports, criminal records, dashboard camera footage, and body-worn camera footage, and requires the Commonwealth to provide copies to the accused or his counsel, subject to the redaction, restricted dissemination, and protective order provisions of the rele…

Source: OpenStates · fetched April 22, 2026

• Formerly incarcerated or family ofdirectModerate impactHigh certainty

  Ensures that individuals accused of crimes have access to copies of discovery materials and evidence, including police reports, criminal records, and footage from dashboard and body-worn cameras, which can be crucial for their defense.

  “Requires the Commonwealth, upon request by the accused or his counsel, to copy or photograph any discovery materials or evidence the accused is permitted to inspect and review, including relevant police reports, criminal records, dashboard camera footage, and body-worn camera footage, and requires the Commonwealth to provide copies to the accused or his counsel”· Discovery; methods of delivery; report.

Fiscal impact: Moderate (The requirement to copy or photograph discovery materials may incur costs for the Commonwealth, particularly for digital evidence like video footage. The extent of these costs will depend on the volume of requests and the existing infrastructure for handling such materials.)