People v. Jones

OPINION OF THE COURT

Jeanette Rodriguez-Morick, J.

At issue before the court is whether the People are obligated to obtain and produce the raw electronic data from which the DNA profiles in this case were generated.1

Defendant moves, under CPL 240.20 (1) (c) and (h), for disclosure of the raw electronic data underlying the DNA testing.

The People oppose defendant’s motion arguing, primarily, that (1) raw electronic data does not constitute a “written report or document” such that discovery would be compelled by CPL 240.20 (1) (c); (2) the People do not possess and therefore have no obligation to…