Nebraska § 29-1914 - Discovery order; limitation.
Full text of Nebraska Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 29-1914 — Discovery order; limitation., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 29-1914. Discovery order; limitation.
Whenever an order is issued pursuant to the provisions of section 29-1912 or 29-1913, it shall be limited to items or information that:
(1) Directly relate to the investigation of the underlying charge or charges in the case;
(2) Are within the possession, custody, or control of the state or local subdivisions of government; and
(3) Are known to exist by the prosecution or that, by the exercise of due diligence, may become known to the prosecution.
In a driving under the influence case, where the record clearly showed that a computer source code for a breath-testing machine was not in the State's possession and that the manufacturer of the machine considered the source code a trade secret and proprietary information, the source code was not discoverable under this section. State v. Kuhl, 16 Neb. App. 127, 741 N.W.2d 701 (2007).
Frequently Asked Questions About Nebraska § 29-1914
What does Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 29-1914 cover?
Section 29-1914 ("Discovery order; limitation.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Nebraska, the codified statutory law of Nebraska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Nebraska § 29-1914?
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