HPM 120.1 - DISCOVERY OF RECORDS Flashcards

1
Q

The exclusive means by which a peace officer’s personal records can be disclosed is by what is known as a _______________

A

Pitchess Motion

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832.5 PC - requires law enforcement agencies to have a ________ process in place and make the procedures in which to file a complaint against an officer, and are retained for ________ years

A

Complaint process

Retained for 5 years

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3
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Non-discoverable records:

Any complaints against an officer concerning conduct occurring more than __ years prior to the date of the motion hearing.

A

More than 5 years prior

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4
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Only _______, addresses and phone numbers of persons who have made complaints against an officer are discoverable through a Pitchess Motion

A

Names, addresses and phone numbers

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5
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Defense must make a request for records at least ___ days prior to hearing date (if by MAIL)

At least ___ days prior to hearing date (if IN PERSON)

A

20 days prior (by MAIL)

15 days prior (in PERSON)

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When a Pitchess Motion is received at the Area office, _____ should br notified immediately

A

LCU

Legal Coordination Unit

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Who will examine the Pitchess Motion and prepare a package for the judge?

A

LCU

Legal Coordination Unit

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8
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A representative from the Area will be assigned to deliver the records to the court at the time of the hearing and act as _________ of the records. The records should not be left with the court __________________.

A

Custodian of the records

Unattended (Don’t leave officer files with court, DA or defense)

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9
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Who determines if the requirements of the Pitchess Motion are met?

A

the judge

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10
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Neither the _______ nor the _____________ are allowed in judge chambers during the ______ review

A

DA nor the defense attorney

in-camera review

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