Peace Officer Disclosure Amendments

HB 605 requires peace officers to disclose specific information about their credibility and conduct to prosecutors before testifying in criminal cases. This includes details about employment history, disciplinary actions, evidence handling, personal biases (like social media statements), and case-specific relationships that could affect testimony. Prosecutors must then share these disclosures with defense counsel as soon as practicable. The bill directly affects peace officers, prosecutors, and defense attorneys in Utah criminal trials, aiming to ensure transparency about potential Brady material (evidence that could exonerate a defendant). It does not appropriate funds or create new penalties.