P.R. Laws Ap. tit. 34A, § 1–A, Rule 6.4

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Rule 6.4. To request discovery of evidence

The court, upon prior motion after the filing of the complaint, may order the Prosecutor to make available for examination by the legal counsel of the minor, certain objects, books, documents, and papers which are not sworn statements, except sworn statements by the minor, and which may have been obtained from the minor or from other persons through court order or otherwise, and which may be needed for the preparation of the defense of the minor, independently from the fact that the Prosecutor intends to introduce them as evidence or that the same may be inadmissible thereto. The order shall specify the time, place and manner of the examination and shall prescribe whatever terms and conditions deemed fair.

The Prosecutor shall make available for inspection by the legal counsel of the minor any pertinent material or information which indicates the innocence of the minor.

The court may refuse totally or partially to grant the discovery of information specifically requested or limit and establish conditions therefor, when it is demonstrated that granting said request could jeopardize the security of any person or violate the confidentiality or privilege of any communication.

History —June 19, 1987, No. 33, p. 105, § 1.