State v. Santifort

DAVIS, Judge.

Prior to charging Jesse Santifort with a crime, the State obtained two separate ex parte orders compelling the production of his personnel files and educational records. Santifort was not provided with any notice that these documents were being sought. He was subsequently indicted on a charge of involuntary manslaughter. Approximately two months after his indictment, Santifort filed motions to set aside the two ex parte orders, which were denied by the trial court. Because we conclude the two ex parte orders were void ab initio , we reverse.

Factual and Procedural Background

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