Prosecutors say ‘no’ to changing discovery rule 
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Published: August 16, 2011
Tags: Bar Associations, Virginia State Bar
A statewide group of prosecutors has flatly rejected amendments to the state’s rules governing discovery in criminal cases.
In fact, the Virginia Association of Commonwealth’s Attorneys is refusing to talk about it any more, withdrawing from the discussions held by a special task force convened by the Virginia State Bar.
Three of the 19 ...
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