Section 723 – State reports and other matters not subject to disclosure, favorable evidence

May 13, 2021 | Crimianl Procedure, Louisiana

A. Except as specifically provided in this Chapter, this Chapter does not authorize the discovery or inspection of reports, memoranda, notes, or other internal state documents made by the district attorney or by agents of the state in connection with the investigation or prosecution of the case; or of any document, notes, or other items which contain the mental impressions of any attorney for the state or any investigator working on behalf of such attorney.
B. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary contained herein, the state shall provide the defendant with any evidence constitutionally required to be disclosed pursuant to Brady v. Maryland, 373 U.S. 83 (1963) and its progeny.

La. Cr.P. § 723

Amended by Acts 2013, No. 250,s. 1, eff. 1/1/2014.
Added by Acts 1977, No. 515, §1.