If a police report is changed are all earlier versions still available through discovery?

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If a police report is changed are all earlier versions still available through discovery?

A police report I’ve seen has an unusual number of log-ons to the amend the final police report; the final report does not reflect acurate facts. Are all the earlier versions of the report stored on the police hard drive and available?

Asked on March 28, 2012 under Criminal Law, Illinois

Answers:

Kevin Bessant / Law Office of Kevin Bessant & Associates

Answered 12 years ago | Contributor

In a criminal proceeding, the prosecution is obligated to turn over all discovery to you, which should include all of the police reports filed in your case. Amended versions of a police report should be included in the discovery. I would first speak (or if you have an attorney allow them to do so) with the prosecutor/city attorney and request the original police reports. You can also go to the police station and request a copy of the report, although they may refer you to the local prosecutor if you have already been charged criminally in this matter.


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