Section 7.29 Informants

• Library: Criminal Practice 2012 Supp

2. (§7.29) Informants

Generally, the state does not have to reveal the identity or existence of a confidential informant unless the informant is an active participant and in a position to offer testimony relevant and crucial to the defense. State v. Toler, 823 S.W.2d 140, 142 (Mo. App. E.D. 1992); State v. Arbeiter, 664 S.W.2d 566, 568 (Mo. App. E.D. 1983).

The informant’s identity does not need to be disclosed to challenge the basis for probable cause for the defendant’s arrest. State v. Higgins, 592...