New York S00327 amends the criminal procedure law to regulate the use of confidential informants by law enforcement agencies.

New York S00327 amends the criminal procedure law by adding a new section 60.23. This section defines terms such as "confidential informant" and "controlled buy." It requires law enforcement agencies that use confidential informants to establish policies and procedures to assess the suitability of using a person as a confidential informant. These policies must consider factors like the person's age, mental capacity, risk of physical harm, and criminal history.

New York S00327 amends the criminal procedure law to regulate the use of confidential informants by law enforcement agencies.

New York S00327 amends the criminal procedure law by adding a new section 60.23. This section defines terms such as "confidential informant" and "controlled buy." It requires law enforcement agencies that use confidential informants to establish policies and procedures to assess the suitability of using a person as a confidential informant. These policies must consider factors like the person's age, mental capacity, risk of physical harm, and criminal history.