State v. Sadeghi
State v. Sadeghi
Dissenting Opinion
dissenting.
I would deny the writ, believing the trial court did not abuse its discretion given the facts and circumstances outlined in the hearing.
Opinion of the Court
11 Writ Granted. The trial court erred by not granting the State’s request for a subpoena duces tecum. With the consent of the victim, the State’s subpoena duces te-cum seeks the victim’s medical records from the victim’s health care provider. A patient, including a patient’s representative, see La. R.S. 44:17(A)(4), has an absolute right to obtain a copy of his or her medical records from his or her health care provider. See La. R.S. 40:1165.1(A)(1). Further, upon reasonable grounds, the State can request the trial court to order a subpoena duces tecum. See La. C.Cr.P.
Concurring Opinion
concurs, but believes the return should be made in open court pursuant to Code of Criminal Procedure article 732.
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