Rule 17.10 - Discovery in Municipal and Justice Courts(a) Discovery by the Defense. Upon written request made prior to trial, the prosecuting attorney shall provide to the defense the following: (1) the names of all witnesses expected to testify for the prosecution;(2) a copy of any written statement of the defendant;(3) a copy of the criminal record of the defendant, if proposed for use as impeachment;(4) a copy of laboratory reports or reports of any tests made;(5) any physical evidence, photographs, and/or electronic data to be offered in evidence;(6) a copy of any exculpatory material concerning the defendant; and(7) any affidavit used to obtain a search warrant in the case. The prosecutor has a continuing duty to supplement any disclosure previously furnished.
(b) Reciprocal Discovery. The prosecuting attorney is entitled to reciprocal discovery of items (a)(1) - (7).Comment
Discovery in justice and municipal court, as provided in Rule 17.10, is new to Mississippi practice.