People v. Oglesby

OPINION OF THE COURT

Frank J. Barbaro, J.

There are two motions before this court. First, defendant has moved for a mistrial on the ground that the prosecution failed to disclose police personnel records and Civilian Complaint Review Board (CCRB) files relating to the detective who allegedly coerced defendant into confessing. Second, defendant has applied for the issuance of judicial subpoenas for the records.

These motions present a most troubling issue which impacts directly on an issue of criminal justice public policy. The court cannot conceive that it was the intent of the Legislature or…