Which item is NOT listed as part of automatic disclosures for DC?

• A. Names and addresses of witnesses
• B. Sworn/signed statements of witnesses
• C. Demonstrative aids
• D. Notice of certain defenses

Answer: (C)

Automatic disclosures are the items the government must provide to the defense without a specific request, so the defense can prepare effectively. Names and addresses of witnesses are included because knowing who will testify helps the defense plan cross-examination and meet ahead of time with potential witnesses. Sworn or signed statements of those witnesses are included because they reveal what the witnesses have said and how their testimony might unfold, which is essential for evaluating credibility and potential impeachment.

Demonstrative aids, such as charts, diagrams, maps, or other visual materials used to illustrate testimony, are not typically listed as automatic disclosures. These items are trial aids created to help explain the evidence and may be produced later or as needed, often upon request or during the pretrial process. They aren’t foundational to preparing the defense in the same way as witness identities and sworn statements, which is why they aren’t automatically disclosed at the outset.