Stacy C. asked

⚖️  Law

In a criminal case where the defendant is now deceased, can a layperson request access to the defendant's lawyer's case files? For example, if Jay was charged with murdering his wife, can a layperson request access to Jay's lawyer's case files?

December 3rd, 2024

Brenda S. answered

The case files are typically under the ownership of the District Attorney's (DA) office, which has i...

December 3rd, 2024

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