HB 428

Abstract

Use of confidential informants in drug-related investigations. Directs the Department of Criminal Justice Servicesto establish a model policy for the use of confidential informantsin drug-related investigations and to include in such model policythat (i) no individual currently on probation may serve as a confidentialinformant without notice to his probation or parole officer, (ii)no individual who has recently violated the terms of his probationor parole shall serve as a confidential informant, (iii) law-enforcementpersonnel shall obtain approval from the appropriate local attorneyfor the Commonwealth prior to working with a confidential informant,and (iv) such confidential informant shall not unlawfully use orpossess any controlled substances.