Court rulings limit pre‑trial discovery of privileged records and witness statements under the Jenks Act

Court rulings limit pre‑trial discovery of privileged records and witness statements under the Jenks Act The passage discusses legal precedent restricting defendants' access to psychiatric records and witness statements. It contains no specific names, transactions, dates, or allegations linking powerful individuals or institutions to misconduct, offering only general procedural insight. Key insights: Defendants lack a constitutional right to discover privileged third‑party records.; The Jencks Act permits discovery of witness statements only after the witness testifies.; Courts cite concerns about witness intimidation and integrity of the trial process to block pre‑trial disclosure.