VA HB1140

Requires the Department of Criminal Justice Services to establish a model policy for using confidential informants in drug-related investigations

Prohibits individuals currently on probation or pretrial from serving as confidential informants without notice to their probation, pretrial services, or parole officer

Bars individuals who have violated probation or parole terms within the last six months from serving as confidential informants

Requires law-enforcement personnel to obtain approval from the local Commonwealth's Attorney before working with a confidential informant

Prohibits confidential informants from unlawfully using or possessing controlled substances while serving in that role