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IN RE: ) GENERAL ORDER NO. 21-02
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FEDERAL RULE OF CRIMINAL )
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Pursuant to Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 5(f) and the Due Process
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Protections Act, Pub. L. No. 116-182, 134 Stat. 894 (Oct. 21, 2020), the United States
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District Court for the Central District of California issues the following order:
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In all criminal proceedings, the prosecutor is ordered to comply with the
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disclosure obligations under Brady v. Maryland, 373 U.S. 83 (1963), and
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its progeny and is reminded of the possible consequences of not doing so,
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including exclusion of evidence, adverse jury instructions, dismissal of
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charges, contempt, referral to a disciplinary authority, and sanctions.
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The judge presiding at the first scheduled court date when both prosecutor and
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defense counsel are present shall inform the prosecution and defense of the substance
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of this Order and an acknowledgment of compliance with this requirement shall be
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reflected in the docket in each case.
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IT IS SO ORDERED.
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CHIEF UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE
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Date of Approval by the Court: March 8, 2021
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Date of Filing by the Clerk: March 8, 2021
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