| FBI and CBI policy on criminal history secondary dissemination: | ||
| The discovery you receive may contain criminal history information obtained through the Colorado Bureau of Investigation. State and Federal laws govern the use of criminal history information. Pursuant to FBI and CBI policies, a signature is required from anyone legally entitled to receive such information. Additionally, FBI and CBI policies state that criminal history information received shall not be disseminated to any other party, and is to be used for the purposes of this case only. The document should be destroyed prior to disposal. | ||
| Please read carefully: | ||
| Dear Defendant/defense counsel: | ||
| The above captioned case has been filed against you/your client by our office. Please be advised that pursuant to Crim. P. 16(I)(a), the People will make available for inspection, including providing duplicates upon request, any evidence pertaining to the case which is currently in the possession or control of the District Attorney’s office. See generally, People v. Lee, 18 P.3d 192 (Colo. 2001). | ||
| If after review of the discovery provided in the instant case you feel that you have not received access to all evidence to which you are entitled, or you have concerns regarding legibility or completeness of the discovery you have received, PLEASE NOTIFY THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY ON YOUR CASE IMMEDIATELY. | ||
| This letter should also serve as notice to you that all reasonable efforts will be made to allow you reasonable and prompt review of the People’s discovery and any tangible objects held in connection with this case. Within the discovery in most cases are reports or “logs” relating to evidence held by the investigating law enforcement agency or agencies. Please review the evidence report(s) provided in your case to be certain you are aware of what is being held and to request additional access to that evidence if you so desire. | ||
| Through early and consistent communication with the District Attorney’s Office regarding any discovery concerns you may have, we hope to be able to resolve matters in a manner that ensures compliance with Crim. P. 16 and applicable case law. | ||
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