Military Justice II Practice Test

Discovery centers on making the material evidence held by the government available to the defense. The essential duty is to provide documents and other tangible evidence in its possession or control that are relevant to the case when requested. This broad obligation covers a wide range of materials, such as records, emails, photographs, physical objects, and data compilations, ensuring the defense can thoroughly review the evidentiary picture and prepare its case. Focusing only on reports of examinations, tests, and experiments is too narrow, because those items are just a subset of the potential evidence that may be discoverable. Similarly, providing only witness contact information or limiting discovery to dispositive motions does not fulfill the general obligation to disclose documentary and tangible materials.