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url: 'https://or.giglio-bradylist.com/prosecutor-complaint-categories/duty/destruction-evidence'
title: 'Destruction of Evidence | Prosecutor Complaint Categories'
author:
  name: Anonymous
updated: '2025-09-22T20:08:41+00:00'
type: website
summary: 'Destruction of Evidence is part of the Prosecutor Complaint Categories taxonomy used by Oregon Brady List. Destruction of evidence refers to a situation in which a prosecutor intentionally or recklessly destroys or conceals evidence that is material to the outcome of a criminal case. This type of misconduct undermines the integrity of the criminal justice system by obstructing the truth-finding process and potentially leading to wrongful convictions.'
tags:
  - 'On Duty'
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  site_name: 'Oregon Brady List'
  'image:alt': 'Destruction of Evidence'
  updated_time: '2025-09-22T13:08:41-0700'
---
## [Destruction of Evidence

 ](/prosecutor-complaint-categories/duty/destruction-evidence)

Destruction of evidence refers to a situation in which a prosecutor intentionally or recklessly destroys or conceals evidence that is material to the outcome of a criminal case. This type of misconduct undermines the integrity of the criminal justice system by obstructing the truth-finding process and potentially leading to wrongful convictions.