In State ex rel Romney v. Superior Court, what materials did the defendant want the prosecution/victim to disclose? Why did she want them (how would she use it)?
For this week’s assignment, please answer the following questions regarding the Arizona Supreme Court opinion (State ex rel Romney v. Superior Court).
1 In State ex rel Romney v. Superior Court, what materials did the defendant want the prosecution/victim to disclose? Why did she want them (how would she use it)?
2 The court in State ex rel. Romney v. Superior Court said the trial court must balance several sets of competing interests in determining whether the defendant has the right to have the requested materials disclosed to her? What are these interests and what items are to be considered is deciding what must be disclosed to the defense?
3 The court said that the Victim’s Bill of Rights should not be used as a shield or a fortress. What did the court mean by these metaphors?
4. In your opinion, who should be happier with the court’s opinion, the defendant or the victim? Why?
