Section 1054.7 Of Chapter 10. Discovery From California Penal Code >> Title 6. >> Part 2. >> Chapter 10.
1054.7
. The disclosures required under this chapter shall be made
at least 30 days prior to the trial, unless good cause is shown why a
disclosure should be denied, restricted, or deferred. If the
material and information becomes known to, or comes into the
possession of, a party within 30 days of trial, disclosure shall be
made immediately, unless good cause is shown why a disclosure should
be denied, restricted, or deferred. "Good cause" is limited to
threats or possible danger to the safety of a victim or witness,
possible loss or destruction of evidence, or possible compromise of
other investigations by law enforcement.
Upon the request of any party, the court may permit a showing of
good cause for the denial or regulation of disclosures, or any
portion of that showing, to be made in camera. A verbatim record
shall be made of any such proceeding. If the court enters an order
granting relief following a showing in camera, the entire record of
the showing shall be sealed and preserved in the records of the
court, and shall be made available to an appellate court in the event
of an appeal or writ. In its discretion, the trial court may after
trial and conviction, unseal any previously sealed matter.