Rule 3541 Request for Identity of Informant

When a judge wants to know who gave information to authorities in a wiretapping case, there are rules about how that information is shared. Most of the process happens on the record, meaning it is officially documented.

However, the informant's name or any details that could reveal who they are do not have to be part of the official record. That sensitive information can be shared privately with the judge, away from the public record. This protects the informant's identity while still allowing the judge to get the information needed.