Signed by Governor Joseph Lombardo

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that requires a prosecutor using a jailhouse informant to disclose that subject's criminal history.

Highlights:

• Requires a prosecutor who intends to use a jailhouse informant to disclose the following information regarding that subject, including, but not limited to (Sec. 7):

• A summary of the informant’s criminal history;

• A copy of any cooperation agreement; or

• Any benefit that has been or will be provided to the informant in exchange for their testimony.

• Requires the aforementioned information disclosure be made as soon as practicable before a trial, but not later than 30 days before a trial, unless a court revises the deadline (Sec. 7).

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect upon passage and approval by the governor (Sec. 8).

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