IL SB1882

Establishes informant's privilege protecting the identity of individuals who report criminal acts to law enforcement or intermediary community organizations, if anonymity is requested.

Identity of informants is privileged and confidential, not subject to discovery or admissible in evidence in any proceeding.

Allows courts to override the privilege after an in camera hearing if the party seeking disclosure proves: (1) identity is sought in a felony or misdemeanor proceeding, (2) evidence is unavailable elsewhere, and (3) nondisclosure infringes on constitutional rights or there is a compelling need for evidence outweighing confidentiality interests.

Requires defendants' counsel seeking to discover an informant's identity to file a motion with good faith factual basis that prior representation of the informant creates serious potential for actual conflict of interest.

Mandates in camera hearing with the informant (outside presence of all counsel) to determine if actual conflict exists; court then either denies the motion or notifies counsel of the conflict, with a sealed transcript created.