PENNSYLVANIA V. RITCHIE
480 U.S. 39 (1987)
NATURE OF THE CASE: This is an appeal from the reversal of a conviction for molestation.
FACTS: Ritchie (D) was accused of molesting his daughter. After being charged, D
attempted to inspect the Pennsylvania (P) Children and Youth Services file for exculpatory
evidence. P argued that D should not be allowed to review the file because it was
confidential. The trial court did not allow D to inspect the file. D was convicted. The
Pennsylvania Supreme Court reversed, holding that D had the right to examine the full
contents of the file. The Court found that the right of access is required by the 6th
Amendment's Confrontation Clause and Compulsory Process Clause. The Supreme Court accepted
review.
ISSUE:
RULE OF LAW:
HOLDING AND DECISION:
LEGAL ANALYSIS:
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