Confidential information

Evidence Code sections 1040 to 1042

Protects confidential information as well informants.

In re David W. (1976) 62 Cal.App.3d 840, allowed location of VIN information to be kept confidential.

People v. Otte (1989) 214 Cal.App.3d 1522, clarified what "furnished in confidence" means.

Confidential informants

People v. Johnson (1970) 13 Cal.App.3d 742 - DA is holder of privilege not to disclose the informatn's identity. Communications are not privileged except if communications would assist in identifying the informant.

1042 in camera hearing

People v. Alderrou (1987) 191 Cal.App.3d 1074 - defense failed to establish need for in camera holding becaues it would not exonerate the defendant

People v. Fried (1989) 214 Cal.App.3d 1309

PC701.5 - minor informants. <12-yo prohibited. 12<x<18 only allowed with court order.

Chapter 1.3 of CDAA Search Warrants book.

Roviaro v. United States (1957) 353 U.S. 53

Honore v. Superior Court of Alameda County (1969) 70 Cal.2d 162

Jail snitches

PC1127a

PC1111.5

PC1191.25

PC4001.1