People v. Owens

OPINION OF THE COURT

David D. Egan, J.

This is a potential death penalty case. Defendant John Owens is charged with two counts of murder in the first degree, two counts of murder in the second degree, and three counts of *795rape in the first degree. The District Attorney’s Office has not yet decided whether to file a notice of intent to seek the death penalty pursuant to CPL 250.40.

Defendant requests an order from this court allowing him to apply ex parte and under seal for judicial subpoenas duces tecum directed to public agencies. The defense intends to use the subpoenaed information both to…