During discovery, which parties share information they intend to use during trial?

• A. Judge and clerk
• B. Police chief and city attorney
• C. District attorney and defense attorney
• D. Defendant and jurors

Answer: (C)

During discovery, the two sides in a criminal case exchange what they plan to use at trial—the prosecution and the defense. This includes lists of witnesses, statements, documents, photos, physical evidence, and expert reports. The idea is to prevent surprises and allow proper preparation, with duties like revealing exculpatory information so the defendant isn’t blindsided. The judge and clerk run the court and handle paperwork, not the exchange of trial proof. The police may be involved in providing evidence, but the formal sharing of what will be used at trial is between the district attorney (prosecution) and the defense attorney. Jurors aren’t part of discovery, and the defendant isn’t exchanging trial information with them during discovery.