State v. Parson

I

Appellant’s first proposition of law is a challenge predicated upon Crim. R. 16 relating to the regulation of discovery in criminal trials. That rule provides, in relevant part, as follows:

“(A) Demand for discovery. Upon written request each party shall forthwith provide the discovery herein allowed. Motions for discovery shall certify that demand for discovery has. been made and the discovery has not been provided.

“(B) Disclosure of evidence by the prosecuting attorney.

“(1) Information subject to disclosure.

“(a) Statement of defendant or co-defendant. Upon motion of the defendant, the court…