People v. Gregory

OPINION OF THE COURT

Eileen N. Nadelson, J.

*1055Ex Parte Motion to Photograph an Incarcerated Defendant

This opinion expands on the oral decision and written order entered in open court.

Defendant is charged with assault in the third degree and harassment in the second degree. Defense counsel made a request for an ex parte order permitting an investigator to photograph defendant, currently under the care of the Department of Correction, for the purpose of memorializing certain wounds allegedly inflicted on defendant by the complaining witness. Defendant asserts that the photographs are necessary…