Section 7.14 Physical Evidence

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6. (§7.14) Physical Evidence

Rule 25.03(A)(6) requires the state to disclose all physical evidence it plans to introduce into evidence at the trial or a hearing and any items that were obtained from or belong to the defendant, regardless of whether the state plans to use the items as evidence. Items the state uses in cross-examination, but does not intend to introduce into evidence, do not have to be disclosed. See, e.g., State v. Brooks, 960 S.W.2d 479, 492–93 (Mo. banc 1997) (state did not have to disclose prison records used in cross-examining defense expert).

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