RULE 6 CROWN DISCLOSURE

RULE 6 - CROWN DISCLOSURE

Early Disclosure

(1) At the initial appearance or as soon as practicable after it, the prosecutor shall provide the accused or his or her legal counsel with disclosure required by law.

If Disclosure Issues Arise

(2) If at any time an issue arises concerning disclosure under this rule, any party to the proceeding may apply to a judge for directions.

Further Disclosure

(3) Nothing in this rule limits the ability

(a) of the prosecutor to provide further or better disclosure as it becomes available or as it is required by law, but such disclosure shall be made in a timely manner; or

(b) of the accused or his or her legal counsel to apply to a judge for further or better disclosure, but such applications shall be made in a timely manner.