Opinion ID: 1655090
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Heading: Whether the trial court erred in denying Defendant's motion to compel disclosure of information regarding mitigating circumstances.

Text: ¶ 26. Woodward argues that the trial court erred in failing to grant his motion to compel disclosure of information relating to the mitigating circumstances, filed by Woodward's counsel, Jones and Bradley, on September 10, 1986. The trial court's order states, IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED AND ADJUDGED, that the Motion to Compel Disclosure of Aggravating Circumstances is hereby overruled and denied in all particulars; however, the State is required to produce and [sic] information relating to mitigating circumstances pursuant to discovery, as well as Brady requirements. (emphasis added). The State correctly points out that this claim is barred by the provisions of Miss.Code Ann. § 99-39-21(1). Woodward failed to raise a claim regarding this matter at trial and/or on direct appeal. Without waiving that bar, this issue is also without merit. The trial court actually granted the relief that Woodward now complains was denied him.