State of Louisiana v. Andre Francis

Summary

The court held that the district court abused its discretion by ordering immediate disclosure of full grand jury transcripts based solely on their potential use for impeachment. Grand jury secrecy may be breached only upon a particularized showing that disclosure is necessary to prevent substantial prejudice or injustice, and any disclosure must be limited to material truly favorable and material to guilt or punishment. The court also held that the State could provide witness statements under the legislatively prescribed timing before trial.