A prosecutor discovers possible exculpatory evidence about the defendant but decides to withhold that evidence so that the defense will be at a disadvantage. Which of the following is a way that some jurisdictions have sought to ensure the fair exchange of information between parties?
A. The appointment of a judge to oversee the exchange of information.
B. A requirement that prosecutors and defense attorneys provide copies of all their information to one another.
C. Regulations that require the disbarment of any attorney that fails to share exculpatory evidence.
D. The appointment of an objective skilled attorney to serve as a “discovery master” and monitor the information exchange.
D. The appointment of an objective skilled attorney to serve as a “discovery master” and monitor the information exchange.
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