Criminal procedure; motions and discovery; modify provisions

Summary

The measure adds a requirement that the prosecution send a copy of any indictment or accusation to the defendant and their attorney within five days, unless the arraignment is scheduled sooner. It also changes the timing for filing pre‑trial motions, extending the deadline to 30 days after the state fulfills its discovery obligations when a defendant opts into discovery, and sets new definitions for witness statements and scientific reports. These updates aim to modernize discovery and ensure defendants receive timely notice of charges.

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