Discovery materials or evidence; accused may request to copy or photograph any materials.

Discovery; methods of delivery. 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 relevant Rul…

Source: OpenStates · fetched April 13, 2026

• Formerly incarcerated or family ofdirectModerate impactHigh certainty

  Ensures access to discovery materials and evidence, including police reports, criminal records, and camera footage, which may be crucial for legal defense and appeals.

  “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.

Fiscal impact: Moderate (The fiscal impact is likely moderate due to the costs associated with copying, photographing, and potentially redacting discovery materials and evidence for all requests. This could involve increased staffing or technology investments for the Commonwealth.)