Legal Question in Criminal Law in Colorado
access to post-conviction evidence
I have gotten written permission from a person convicted of murder ten-plus years ago to examine the evidence in his case. I have emailed his public defender who ignores me. How can I get access to this evidence?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: access to post-conviction evidence
Start with the court file, not the public defender's file. He can get access to it. If he can't be there, he needs to hire an atty. Why does he want to look at the evidence now?
Re: access to post-conviction evidence
I'm guessing you're not an attorney seeking access to the public defender's file; I'd probably ignore you, too. For one thing, it's pretty impossible to authenticate a defendant's release via e-mail.
You might try the old-fashioned way: telephone the public defender and make an appointment to see him or her, and bring your notarized release with you.
Alternatively, the defendant will have access to the court file, which will probably be more complete than the public defender's file anyway.
Related Questions & Answers
-
Need some help Im 16 going to be 17 in may my boyfriend is 18 about to be 19 in... Asked 2/22/07, 6:38 pm in United States Colorado Criminal Law
-
Legal advice In 2001 I was charged with harrassment and told by the DA once I... Asked 2/22/07, 10:50 am in United States Colorado Criminal Law
Looking for something else?
10,200 active attorneys ready to answer your legal questions today.
Featured Attorneys
Earn additional revenue and grow your business.
