Connecticut General Statutes

Conn. Practice Book § 40-26 (2026)

Sec. 40-26. Disclosure by Defendant; Infor-

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Sec. 40-26. Disclosure by Defendant; Infor- mation and Materials Discoverable by Pros- ecuting Authority as of Right Upon written request by the prosecuting author- ity filed in accordance with Section 41-5 and with- out requiring any order of the judicial authority, the defendant, subject to Section 40-40 et seq., shall promptly, but no later than forty-five days from the filing of the request, unless such time is extended by the judicial authority for good cause shown, disclose in writing to the prosecuting authority the existence of and make available for examination and copying in accordance with the procedures of Section 40-7 the following items: (1) Any books, papers, documents, photographs or tangible objects which the defendant intends to offer in evidence at trial except to the extent that it contains any communication of the defendant; and (2) Any reports or statements of experts made in connection with the case, including results of physical or mental examinations and of scientific tests, experiments or comparisons, which the defendant intends to offer in evidence at trial or relating to the anticipated testimony of a person whom the defendant intends to call as a witness. (P.B. 1978-1997, Sec. 769.)