Legal Question in Traffic Law in Illinois

Request discovery for traffic violations

Dear Lawguru,

I am having difficulty finding information about my right to full discovery for a traffic ticket I am fighting. I have researched the freedom of information act and the human rights act, but have not been able to find the exact information I need. Could you please tell me if I have a right to full discovery for a speeding ticket. I would like to obtain the police officer's radar and calibration records, but the states attorney has declared that I do not have the right to this information for a speeding ticket (stating it is not a criminal case, but what is it then?). I really need this information in ordered to prepare for my case. Could you please lead me in the right direction? I would also like to know how I may find another Illinois traffic (speeding) case that has been granted full discover in Illinois so that I may present this to the judge.

Thank you for you help in this matter.


Asked on 7/29/05, 5:00 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Michael Rosenblat Michael C. Rosenblat., P.C.

Re: Request discovery for traffic violations

Issue a subpoena.

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Answered on 7/29/05, 10:00 am
Charles Dobra Charles Wm. Dobra, Ltd.

Re: Request discovery for traffic violations

Well, you probably didn't understand the SA, and (s)he is not your "friend". The way to get this info is to issue/serve a subpoena upon the PD. Good luck!

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Answered on 7/29/05, 1:13 pm


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