What is the test for producing "all potentially relevant documents" for trial court review?

California, United States of America

The following excerpt is from People v. Quintero, F073723 (Cal. App. 2018):

the production' for trial court review of 'all potentially relevant documents.' [Citation.] If the defendant establishes good cause, the court must review the requested records in camera to determine what information, if any, should be disclosed. [Citation.] Subject to certain statutory exceptions and limitations [citation], 'the trial court should then disclose to the defendant "such information [that] is relevant to the subject matter involved in the pending litigation."'" (People v. Gaines (2009) 46 Cal.4th 172, 179.)

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