State v. Brian Tier(077328) (Mercer County and Statewide)

This appeal raises an issue of first impression for this Court: What are a defendant’s post-indictment reciprocal discovery obligations to the State regarding a defense witness’s oral statements?

Defendant Brian Tier was charged with the kidnapping and attempted murder of his girlfriend, C.L. In response to a discovery request, defendant produced only a list of the names of the three witnesses the defense intended to call at trial, with no additional information. The State countered with a request that defendant amend the disclosure to include dates of birth and addresses, as well as a proffer…