CA AB359

Revises the definition of "in-custody informant" to include persons who provide testimony or information for use in investigation or prosecution of a defendant based on statements made while both parties are housed in a correctional institution.

Expands prosecution disclosure requirements to file written statements with the court before using in-custody informant testimony or information in any criminal prosecution, including the substance of all communications with the informant and any consideration offered or promised.

Requires disclosure statements to include the informant's complete criminal history, pending charges or investigations, and other credibility-related information; allows court to restrict or defer disclosure upon a showing of good cause.

Increases the monetary payment limit for in-custody informants from $50 to $100 combined value and expands restrictions to include property, gifts, and other benefits; applies restrictions to members of prosecutorial entities in addition to law enforcement and correctional officials.

Requires documentation of all communications regarding informant testimony or participation and consideration to be transmitted to the district attorney within seven business days and maintained in an electronic searchable format.