What is the test for disclosing personal information of potential witnesses in criminal cases?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Charles Newman, B280638 (Cal. App. 2018):
The Act also requires the "prosecuting attorney" to disclose "[t]he names and addresses of persons the prosecutor intends to call as witnesses at trial." (Pen. Code, 1054.1, subd. (a).) By its terms, this provision effectively requires the prosecutor to disclose his or her witness list. (Izazaga v. Superior Court (1991) 54 Cal.3d 356, 375.)
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