Different standards
Prosecutors vary widely in terms of what information they think they are required to share.
Randall Gaylord, the San Juan County prosecutor whose office handled Young’s theft case, said his office informs defense attorneys about officer misconduct if an officer has sustained disciplinary findings of dishonesty or untruthfulness — or, if a judge rules an officer was dishonest.
Because Maya wasn’t sanctioned specifically for lying or making a false statement, Gaylord said the deputy’s history of shoddy report writing, outbursts and poor work performance didn’t need to be disclosed.
“To be subject to disclosure, there should be a finding of dishonesty or falsehood,” Gaylord wrote in an email.
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