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                                   RULE 4.7
                                   DISCOVERY


     (h)  Regulation of Discovery.

     (1) Distribution of Criminal Discovery by Counsel to In-custody
Defendants.  Defense counsel, without need for leave of court, may provide to
his or her clients lodged in the Cowlitz County Jail all police reports,
investigative reports, test results, witness statements, and any other
discovery under the following limitations:

  * The reports will be picked back up by counsel within 48 hours;

  * All materials provided will be numbered, and counsel will confirm the
    return of all documents;

  * Counsel will redact contact and financial information of all potential
    witnesses and any and all alleged victims before providing the material to
    their clients.

Should defense counsel feel that these restrictions are inappropriate in a
particular case, he or she may file a motion asking for such relief as deemed
necessary.

Should the prosecution feel that these restrictions are insufficient in a
particular case, he or she may file a motion identifying any other conditions
he or she wishes to be imposed.


[Adopted effective September 1, 2008.]
	

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