Which duty describes a prosecutor's disclosure obligation?

• A. The prosecutor must disclose all relevant material to the defense, except if it threatens the administration of justice or safety.
• B. The prosecutor may withhold material if the defense asks.
• C. The prosecutor must disclose only if the defense can prove relevance.
• D. The prosecutor must disclose all non-confidential material as a general rule.

Answer: (A)

The main idea is the prosecutor’s duty to disclose all material that could be relevant to the defense and the fairness of the trial. In practice, that means sharing evidence that might undermine the prosecution’s case or support the defense, not just what helps the state. The obligation is broad and ongoing, with a narrow carve‑out for situations where disclosure would threaten the administration of justice or safety. That’s why the option that states the prosecutor must disclose all relevant material to the defense, except for those limited safety or justice concerns, best fits. The other statements misstate the duty by allowing withholding on request, tying disclosure to a proving of relevance, or limiting it to non-confidential material.