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Free Enterprise
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Digest
HB 1418 is known as the John Nolley Act, this bill regulates the use of testimony from in-custody informants in criminal trials. It requires a pretrial hearing to assess the credibility of such testimony and mandates clear and convincing evidence of its reliability and lack of undue influence. The bill also stipulates detailed disclosures by prosecutors and jury instructions concerning informant credibility.
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Rep. Nate Schatzline
Capitol Phone:
(512) 463-0562
Capitol Office:
EXT E1.410
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