Did the CI witness or participate in the crime (e.g., a "controlled buy"), or were they merely a "tipster"? Courts are more likely to order disclosure if the CI was a direct witness.
In Indiana , there is no publicly accessible "confidential informant list." By their very nature, these lists are strictly protected by law enforcement agencies to ensure the safety of individuals and the integrity of ongoing investigations.
Indiana courts use a balancing test to decide whether to grant these motions, considering:
The Indiana State Police (ISP) utilize unique "CI numbers" to refer to informants in reports, ensuring their true names never appear in public-facing documents. When Can an Informant’s Identity Be Revealed?